How do you clear the File>>Open Recent folder so it shows no workflows?

[stanherring72]

I have cleared the Open AutoSaved Files, but want to clear the workflows that are presented in the Open Recent folder too. I am not sure if this is done in a file on the backend or in the application.

Thanks in Advance!

[MarqueeCrew · Accepted solution]

@stanherring72,

Alteryx uses Windows Recent Files Directory for this feature:

C:\Users\[markf]\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Recent

It takes the .yxmd, .yxmc, .yxwz files from that directory.

Cheers,

Mark

[stanherring72]

I am on a Microsoft Server 2012 R2 OS and there are no files in these location you stated below. I do have workflows in the Open Recent tab in Alteryx Designer. Is the Open Recent pulling from a different location with this OS? Screenshot below:

[stanherring72 · Accepted solution]

Here are the steps to remove Open Recent Workflows:

1) Select File>>Open Recent>>Select the workflow you want to delete.

2) If window appears that is below then select Yes. If Workflow opens, select File>>Save As>>Browse

3) You should see the workflow and where it is located.

4) Close the workflow in Alteryx Designer.

5) Delete the workflow in File Explorer and repeat steps 1-2 to make sure the Window appears and select Yes to remove this workflow from Open Recent.

6) Delete Workflows from Recycle Bin also.

[HemantWalia]

Is there an easy and best way to clean the recent history in 1 shot ?