How to Delete VLC Recent History
Whether you’re using VLC Media Player for personal or professional purposes, it’s important to maintain your privacy and control over your data. One aspect of this is managing your recent history, which keeps track of the files you’ve played in the past. If you’re looking to delete VLC recent history, here’s a step-by-step guide to help you do so.
1. Open VLC Media Player
First, launch VLC Media Player on your computer. If you haven’t installed it yet, you can download and install it from the official VLC website (https://www.videolan.org/vlc/).
2. Access the Preferences
Once VLC is open, click on the “Tools” menu at the top of the window and select “Preferences” from the dropdown menu. This will open the Preferences window.
3. Navigate to the Interface Section
In the Preferences window, you’ll see several tabs at the top. Click on the “Interface” tab to access the settings related to the user interface and other options.
4. Select the “Show recent items” Option
Under the “Interface” tab, scroll down until you find the “Show recent items” option. This option determines whether VLC displays your recent history or not. If it’s checked, it means VLC is currently showing your recent history.
5. Uncheck the “Show recent items” Option
Click on the checkbox next to “Show recent items” to uncheck it. This will hide your recent history from the VLC interface.
6. Delete the Recent History
While unchecking the “Show recent items” option hides your recent history from the interface, it doesn’t delete the data from VLC’s settings. To delete the recent history, click on the “Clear recent items” button located under the “Show recent items” option. This will remove all the entries from your recent history.
7. Confirm the Deletion
A confirmation dialog box will appear asking you to confirm the deletion of your recent history. Click “Yes” to proceed with the deletion.
8. Restart VLC
After confirming the deletion, it’s recommended to restart VLC Media Player to ensure that the changes take effect. Close VLC and reopen it to verify that your recent history has been successfully deleted.
By following these steps, you can easily delete VLC recent history and maintain your privacy while using the media player. Remember to regularly review and manage your recent history to keep your data secure.
