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Overview
Recent Items offers a great way to see your Windows system built-in recent list for files and folders. Features powerful filtering by name. Also included are dedicated filter buttons by file types, like documents, videos, and folders. Users can pin items, so the content can be easily accessed at the top of the app list.
During Startup, Recent Items will read the username currently logged in, then it'll append the standard Windows OS Recent directory path to the user name. This is located here: C:\Users\[user]\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Recent . This directory is where the Recent Items app pulls in .lnk files. It will then read and organize the .lnk file sources into Tree Items, based on Date Range groups. Shortcut files linking to server directories, like paths starting with '\\' are skipped. This is due to performance purposes. Reading from network sources drastically slows down recent file enumeration.
Click the Refresh button to clear the date range category lists and to reload content from the Recent directory. Pinned items are not reloaded, but will refresh any 'Write Time' values.
Recent items are categorized into multiple Date Ranges to provide an excellent recent file/folder experience. These Tree Items can be expanded/collapsed by clicking triangle icons, or by clicking Tree Item row (e.g. The Tree Item Name). Various right-click functions are available for Tree Items. They mainly provide batch operations for the Tree Items.
Files and folders work much like they would in File Explorer. Double-click to Open item. Right-click options to Recycle the source file/folder or to Delete the shortcut that appears in the user's Recent directory.
Click the Filter by Name field, then type in desired filter text to filter list by name of files/folders. Click the field's X button to clear the filter text.
Click the Filter icon, to the right of the Filter by Name field. Recent filter text will be listed out. Double-click a filter text in list to re-insert the text into the Filter by Name field. Click the Clear button to clear filter history.
Use the provided built-in Filter icons in the toolbar to dynamically filter Link items below, based on item type. Right-click icons for additional batch operations (e.g. All On).
Toggle the Refresh Timer to have the Recent Items app attempt to dynamically update content in the Tree Item lists. Updates like date and assigned Date Range category will be processed.
Toggle the Delete Old button to choose to have Recent Items app attempt to purge the user's Recent directory of any shortcuts older than 1-year. This only affects shortcuts in the Recent directory and not their source content.
Features
-Recent Files & Folders-Launch Files & Folders-Advanced Filtering by File/Folder Name-Simple Filtering by Item Type (e.g. folder, image)-Automatic Refresh of content-File/Folder management-File/Folder Properties
What's new
- Fixed webp extension support.
- Fixed Filter Item not saving when removed.
- Moved Filter History to separate button.
- Updated Help Topics.
Additional Information
- Developed by Ebey Tech LLC
- Version 2023.11.09
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Requires
Available on: PC, Mobile, Surface Hub, HoloLens
OS: Windows 10 version 17763.0 or higher
Keyboard: Integrated Keyboard
Mouse: Integrated Mouse
- Published 2023-08-28
- Size 52.47 MB
- File Type appx/msix
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Language
English (United States)
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Permissions
Uses all system resources
File System
- Microsoft Store ID 9p37vc1cd2rz
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How to download and install Recent Items from the Microsoft
Method 1: Download and Install via the Microsoft Store
This is the most straightforward and secure way to get Recent Items.Step 1: Open the Microsoft Store
Step 2: Search for Recent Items
Step 3: Download and Install
Step 4: Access the App
Method 2: Download from the Official Microsoft Website
If you prefer downloading directly from the web, you can use the official Microsoft website.Step 1: Visit the Recent Items Page
Step 2: Download the App
Step 3: Install Recent Items
Step 4: Use Recent Items
Tips for a Smooth Installation
Conclusion:
Both methods ultimately utilize the Microsoft Store, ensuring the app's safety and reliability. Whether you prefer browsing within the Store or starting via the website, both approaches lead you to successfully download and install Recent Items.Recent Items FAQs
How to download and Install Recent Items on Windows PC via the NWindows Store
How to Search and Download Recent Items for PC Windows?