You can bypass Quick Access view and show This PC view in File Explorer of Windows 10 if you’re not using Quick Access feature. The tutorial shows you how to disable and remove recently used files from appearing in Quick Access of Windows 10 File Explorer. 1  In File Explorer, click or tap on View in menu bar. Go to General tab if it’s not already there. 2  In Privacy section, uncheck Show recently used files in Quick access to delete and hide recently used files from showing up in main content area on the right of File Explorer when in Quick Access view. 3  Click or tap OK when done.