%APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\CustomDestinations.%APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\AutomaticDestinations.%APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Recent Items.These are the locations that get cleared when you reset. Your recent items and frequent places are stored in the folder locations below. When you reset and clear recent items and frequent places, it will clear all non default items including any locations you pinned to jump lists and pinned to quick access. These items are displayed as 'Frequent folders' in Quick access, 'Frequent places' under File in File Explorer, and under 'Frequent' in jump lists on the Start menu and taskbar. These items are displayed as 'Recent files' in Quick access, and under 'Recent' in jump lists on the Start menu and taskbar.įrequent places is a list of folders, websites, etc. Recent items is a list of the files that you have used or opened recently. How to Reset and Clear Recent Items and Frequent Places in Windows 10
