Recent Files List is Erased on Reboot.


JeffFinnan

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At some point during the resolution of some BSOD driver issues which are detailed here: BSOD: How does one run the V2 Log Collector on the BSOD PC?, I noticed that my recent files list has disappeared. More correctly the recent files list for files opened before the last restart has disappeared. The recent files list builds as they are opened. The list can be viewed in Quick Access. Also, %AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\ shows the recent files too. The list of files then vanishes on reboot.

Here are my settings:
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Pinned items on jump lists remain but the recent files disappear. Interestingly the recent files in an Excel jump list reappear if I open an existing Excel file.
 
Windows Build/Version
22H2 (OS Build 22621.4317)
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    Windows 11
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    Mostly Self Assembled
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    Intel i9-12900K (3.7Ghz/5.3 Ghz max turbo,16 cores)
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    Asus Z690-P4 D4
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    128 GB
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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.3323)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Precision 3660 Tower Workstation
    CPU
    12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900 5.10 GHz
    Motherboard
    64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
    Memory
    32.00 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel UHD Graphics 770
    Sound Card
    Realtek Audio
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    Dell P2714H Monitor
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    1920 x 1080
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    1 x 512GB NVME PC801 NVMe SK hynix - BOOT
    1 x 1TB Seagate ST1000LM049-2GH172 Internal HDD
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    1 x 2TB Seagate STGX4000400 External HDD
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    300 Watts
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    Air
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    Microsoft Wired Keyboard 600
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    Microsoft USB Basic Optical Mouse v2.0
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    Firefox
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