Clear file explorer history

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Step 3: Under the General tab of Folder Options, under the Privacy section, click the button labeled Clear to delete Windows Explorer and Quick Access history in Windows 10. Step 2: In the File Explorer, click the File menu and then click Change folder and search options to open Folder Options. Tip: You can configure File Explorer to open to This PC instead of Quick Access. Step 1: Open up Quick Access or This PC by either clicking on the File Explorer icon in the taskbar or clicking the File Explorer icon on the left side of the Start menu.