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Sunday, May 13, 2018 1:38 PM

Hi All,

For Recent files and folders history I am using below path in windows10.

C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Recent.

But I can not see recent files and folder were accessed 90 days back.

May I know how to do that.

Please suggest.

All replies (8)

Sunday, May 13, 2018 6:21 PM

Hi,

Have a look at the following post:
https://www.windows10forums.com/threads/managing-how-long-to-retain-opened-files-in-the-recent-files-list.14066/

Hope it will answer your question.

Kind regards,
Leon

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Monday, May 14, 2018 6:28 AM

Hi,

That seems not defined by days but items.

Here I suggest you upgrade to Windows 10 1803. This build has new feature called timeline. It's record the activities up to 30 days.

Please refer to the following article:

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/101852-enable-disable-timeline-windows-10-a.html

Please Note: Since the website is not hosted by Microsoft, the link may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this information.

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Tuesday, May 15, 2018 3:48 AM

Hi,

If I can restore the previous settings for my computer then is it possible for me to view the all files and folders accessed on that particular day?(I need to view files and folders accessed on 15th march 2018)

Or there is some workaround for doing so in above article I am not able to understand how should i proceed.

Because currently in recent item history I can see last 30 items that I accessed.

Thanks

Tuesday, May 15, 2018 9:16 AM

Hi,

How did you restore previous setting?

Please be aware of that that System Restore can be used to recover Windows system files, programs, and registry settings installed on your system. It also make changes to batch files, scripts and all the other types of executable files created on your system. It do not affect your personal files and they remain the same. But system restore cannot help you to restore your personal files like e-mail, documents, or photos if they are lost.

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Tuesday, May 15, 2018 10:19 AM

Hi,

Is it possible for me to view the all files and folders accessed on  particular day?(I need to view files and folders accessed on 15th march 2018).

It would be great if I can see the history in below path,

C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Recent.

Can you please suggest any way for this.

Thanks

Wednesday, May 16, 2018 6:31 AM

Hi，

No way as far as I known.

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Wednesday, May 16, 2018 2:23 PM

Hi,

Thanks for the response.

May I know where the data store in that location(C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Recent.).

What is the exact way to get history for all accessed documents and folders on particular day.

Is there any third party tool available for this.

Please suggest also please suggest who can help me out on this.

This is required for me.

Thanks

Thanks for the response.

May I know where data store in that location.

What is the exact way to get history for all accessed documents and folders on particular day.

Is there any third party tool available for this.

Please suggest also please suggest who can help me out on this.

This is required for me.

Thanks

Hi,

Thanks for the response.

May I know where data store in that location.

What is the exact way to get history for all accessed documents and folders on particular day.

Is there any third party tool available for this.

Please suggest also please suggest who can help me out on this.

This is required for me.

Thanks

Hi,

Thanks for the response.

May I know where data store in that location.

What is the exact way to get history for all accessed documents and folders on particular day.

Is there any third party tool available for this.

Please suggest also please suggest who can help me out on this.

This is required for me.

Thanks

Thursday, May 17, 2018 7:38 AM

Hi,

I am not familiar with third-party software. I just know there is no method to achieve your requirement on Windows side.

Folder C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Recent could store 150 items. And Recent files in File Explorer can up to show 20 items.

If the folder C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Recent doesn't list the files you desire, no way.

Furthermore, even the shortcut show up in the C:\Users\username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Recent folder, it cannot be open if the original file doesn't exists.

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