How Do I Turn on Recent Places in Windows 7?
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How do I get my recent places back?

Method 2: Make a Desktop Shortcut to the Recent Items Folder

  1. Right-click on the desktop.
  2. In the Context Menu, choose New.
  3. Select Shortcut.
  4. In the box, “type the location of the item”, enter %AppData%MicrosoftWindowsRecent
  5. Click Next.
  6. Name the shortcut Recent Items or a different name if desired.
  7. Click Finish.

Why is recent items empty on Windows 7?

Tried enabling option from start–>properties–>privacy 2 options(store and display recently opened program/items).. Removes Recent places folder and Restored favourite link. Tried a Hkey root registry fix to remove Recent places from favourite and re enabled.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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