The Windows 11 File Explorer has received a new feature that probably no one requested—a recommended section!
Until now, the Recommended section was exclusive to the Windows 11 Start menu. The Recommended section is now being rolled out to the File Explorer Home as well!
The File Explorer Home in Windows 11 shows frequently visited and pinned folders in addition to recent files.
As you know, most Windows 11 users do not like the recommended section of the Start menu, which shows recently installed apps and recently opened files. In fact, many users have turned it off, although Windows 11 does not allow removing it altogether!
The Recommended section in the File Explorer Home displays up to three files. The files might include your frequently opened files, recently downloaded files, or files added to the Gallery.
Luckily, Windows 11 offers an option to disable the Recommended section in File Explorer Home. Once turned off, your frequently used and pinned files appear.
Follow the given directions below to turn off or disable the Recommended section in the File Explorer Home.
Disable the Recommended files in Windows 11 File Explorer Home
NOTE: Disabling the Recommended section in File Explorer Home will not turn off or disable the Recommended section in the Start menu.
Step 1: Open This PC or File Explorer Home.
Step 2: Click the three dots in the toolbar and then click Options to open Folder Options.
Step 3: In the Folder Options dialog, under the General tab, look for the Show recommended section option. Deselect the option and then click the Apply button to turn off or disable the Recommended section in the File Explorer Home.
If you wish to enable it again in the future, select the Show recommended section option before clicking the Apply button.
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