How to clear File Explorer History in Windows 10

Description: This article will show you the steps to take in order to clear File Explorer History on Windows 10.

  1. Open File Explorer on your computer.
  2. In File Explorer, open your This PC folder.
    File Explorer, This PC
  3. Choose the File tab on the top left of the window to open the File Ribbon. From here select Change folder and search options.
    File Explorer, File menu, Change folder and search options
  4. The Folder Option menu will come up. On the General tab, under Privacy, you will see Clear File Explorer history with a Clear button next to it. Click on it and it will immediately clear your File Explorer history.
    File Explorer Folder Options, Clear File Explorer History, Clear

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