How to Remove Recent Items from Start Menu
Are you tired of seeing a cluttered Start Menu with recent items that you no longer need? The Start Menu in Windows 10 and Windows 11 is a convenient place to access your favorite applications, but it can also become overwhelming with too many recent items. In this article, we will guide you through the steps on how to remove recent items from the Start Menu to keep it organized and clean.
Step 1: Accessing the Start Menu Settings
To begin removing recent items from the Start Menu, you need to access the Start Menu settings. Click on the Start button, then click on the gear icon to open the Settings app. Once the Settings app is open, navigate to “Personalization” and then select “Start.”
Step 2: Disabling the Show Recently Added Apps
In the Start Menu settings, you will see an option called “Show recently added apps.” This option is responsible for displaying the recent items in the Start Menu. To remove these items, simply toggle the switch to the off position. This will hide the recently added apps from the Start Menu.
Step 3: Disabling the Show Most Used Apps
In addition to the recently added apps, the Start Menu also displays the most used apps. If you want to remove these items as well, scroll down to the “Most used” section and toggle the switch to the off position. This will hide the most used apps from the Start Menu.
Step 4: Disabling the Show Recently Used Items
If you want to remove recent items from the File Explorer’s Quick Access section, you can do so by accessing the File Explorer settings. Press the Windows key + I to open the Settings app, then navigate to “File Explorer” and select “Quick Access.” In the Quick Access settings, toggle the switch for “Show recently used files and folders” to the off position.
Step 5: Manually Removing Items from the Start Menu
If you want to remove specific items from the Start Menu manually, you can do so by right-clicking on the item and selecting “Unpin from Start.” This will remove the item from the Start Menu.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you can easily remove recent items from the Start Menu in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Keeping your Start Menu organized will help you find your favorite applications more quickly and make your computer experience more enjoyable.
