Windows 10: Privacy and History

Recently I noticed that whenever I search some app on the search bar in the task bar, it shows all the files that I have used with it recently. For eg, when I search for VLC, it shows all the recent videos.

I have turned off "send my activity history to Microsoft" in settings->privacy->Activity History

I have turned off " Show recently opened items in Jump Lists on Start or the taskbar and in File Explorer Quick Access" in taskbar search settings.

I have turned off "save recently played items" in Vlc->Tools->preferences.

But still, I am able to see my history.


It should also be noted that this history is only shown when using the search bar in the taskbar. If I navigate through start button, I don't see any history.

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Browser History Missing in EDGE

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Browser History Missing in EDGE

Hi Eileen,

Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community. I understand the inconvenience you are facing. I will certainly help you with this.


I suggest you to check and verify the history stored and check if you are able to view the history, to do so kindly follow the below given steps:

• Open Microsoft Edge.
• To view your browsing history, select Hub on the right top corner.
• Click on the History (clock symbol).
• Under History expand the category such as last, today by clicking on the arrow given beside the category name.

Check if you are able to view history.



Also refer to the below given link for more information and check if it helps:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows-10/edge-privacy-faq



Hope this information helps. Post back with updated issue details for further help.

Thank you.

 

Browser History Missing in EDGE

well I found the clock and History line - but there was no history there, so - still no history