How to clear user activity history on Windows 11

Microsoft collects all kinds of information about your computer activities to improve the user experience. But if you're not comfortable with that, you can always clear the information Windows 11 may have collected during your use. Whether you're concerned about your privacy or want to start fresh, clearing your history on Windows 11 isn't too difficult. This post will walk you through the steps to clear your user activity history on Windows 11. Let's get started.

Clear search history in File Explorer on Windows 11

File Explorer on Windows records all your searches to quickly remind you of your previous queries. As useful as it is, you might want to: Clear search history in File Explorer From time to time. Fortunately, this is very easy to do.

Step 1: Click on Windows key + E to turn on File Explorer.

Step 2: tap on Three-dot menu icon at the top and select خيارات from the list.

Step 3: in Folder Options window , Click Clear button next to “Clear File Explorer History.”

Alternatively, you can also remove specific search terms from File ExplorerTo do this, click the search box in File Explorer to view recent search terms. Then, click the cross to remove the search term.

 Clear search history in Windows 11

Windows 11 also records all the searches you've made through Windows search bar To improve search suggestions. But if you want to clear all your previous searches and start over, here's how.

Step 1: Open start menu and click gear icon To run the application Settings.

Step 2: in Privacy and Security Tab Scroll down to tap Search permissions.

Step 3: within "The Record" , Click “Clear device search history” button.

Again, you can also clear individual search queries from Windows Search. To do this, press Windows key + S To open Windows Search , then move the pointer over Search query which you want to delete and click on intersection icon that appear in End of search query.

How to clear your account activity history

Microsoft collects your activity history to improve the experience across devices and provide  relevant suggestionsIt does this by tracking the apps you use, the files you open, and the websites you visit. All of this data is stored on your computer and in the cloud. So, you can delete it from both places.

Here's how to delete your account activity history.

Step 1: Click on Windows key + I to turn on Settings app. in a Privacy and Security Tab Scroll down to tap activity log.

Step 2: Click Clear History button to remove Record your activity from all your devices.

Furthermore, you can prevent Windows from storing your activity history for your account by turning off the Activity History option.

Clear Location History in Windows 11

Apps on Windows rely on your location data to provide you with personalized recommendations and other useful services. For example, Widgets on Windows Your location data is used to provide you with local news and weather reports. Although this data is only stored for a limited period of time, you can delete it at any time by following the steps below.

Step 1: Right click start menu and select Settings of List.

Step 2: Go to Privacy and Security Tab On your left. Then scroll down to App permissions Click on the location.

Step 3: Finally, press Clear button next to Location history.

Moreover, you can also Block applications From using your location data if you prefer.

Clear update history in Windows 11

Windows 11 receives regular software updates from Microsoft. It keeps track of your entire update history for reference. But if you don't find it useful, you may want to delete it entirely.

Step 1: Click Search code in Taskbar , And type cmd , and click Run as administrator To open Command Prompt with Administrator rights.

Step 2: Type the following command and press Enter To stop the Windows Update service.

net stop wuauerv

Step 3: Next, run the following command to delete the log file containing the update history.

del C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore\Logs\edb.log

Step 4: Finally, run the following command to start the Windows Update service again.

net start wuauserv

All Windows update history will be removed.

Create history again

You can use the methods above to clear your activity history on Windows. Removing old and unwanted files can make your Windows system look cluttered. However, clearing your search results history means you'll need to spend a few more seconds the next time you search for something.