How can I delete the "Frequent" list within Windows Explorer?

Question

This "Frequent" list exists when you pin "My Computer" to the taskbar and then right click on the folder.

The reason I want to delete the "Frequent" list is because it intrusively is located below the desired "pinned" list and the Frequent list is also a privacy issue where a guest to my computer can see all the files I have ever visited.

Answer 1

Hi

The only way to do this is to right click the Start button and select Properties. Remove both check marks from the options in the Privacy section.

Note: This is a global setting and will apply to all program pinned to the Taskbar.

Hope this helps.

Thank You for using Windows 7

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Ronnie Vernon MVP

Answer 2

Thanks, That worked,

But how does windows determine the frequently used list?

I have entries on there that I have not used in months, and the new ones I use every day now do not show at all.

Thanks