How to check the history on your Windows computer

If you are a user of a Windows 10 computer and need to check your browsing history, it's a simple method
An undated image of Windows 10 displayed on a laptop screen. — Microsoft
An undated image of Windows 10 displayed on a laptop screen. — Microsoft

Sometimes you need to check your recent files to retrieve something important. On Chrome you can go and check by holding the Control button and pressing ‘H’ to check your history.

If you are a user of a Windows 10 computer and need to check your browsing history, it's a simple method.

However, if you are looking for your files on a computer good news is Windows not only tracks your web browsing history but also keeps a record of recently opened files and other account activities.

In this step-by-step guide, we will describe how you will be able to see the websites you have visited, and files you have opened, and manage your account options on your Windows PC.

Steps to see recently opened files

  1. Open the Run application in your Windows. To reach the Run app easiest way is to press the Windows key and type "Run" to search for the program. Now click the application from the search results to open it.
  2. Write "Recent" and press Enter in the ‘Run’ bar. A File Explorer window will open where you can see a list of recent files that have been edited.
  3. Now you can review the list. You can go find your file by going to categories like the file's name, date modified, type, and size.