What happened to XP's My Recent Documents?


  1. Posts : 207
    Windows XP Professional SP3/Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #1

    What happened to XP's My Recent Documents?


    Hi, in XP when I clicked File/Open within an application a windows explorer window opened with a "My Recent Documents" button in the left pane as shown below:

    I can't find this button or link in Windows 7...am I missing something? Thanks
    Last edited by antares; 03 Jan 2013 at 13:41.
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  2. Posts : 72,043
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello Antares,

    It's still there, but called Recent Places now.
    What happened to XP's My Recent Documents?-common_dialogs_places_bar.jpg
    If you like, you can even customize the places bar in them to have what you want instead.

    Common File Dialog Box - Customize Places Bar

    Hope this helps. :)
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  3. Posts : 881
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #3

    Its located in favorites called recent places

    Attached a screen shot.

    Just beat me Brink.
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  4. Posts : 207
    Windows XP Professional SP3/Windows 7 Ultimate x64
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Thanks Brink and parman, it takes a little while to adapt to 7 after working with XP for 11 years :)
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  5. Posts : 72,043
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #5

    You're most welcome. Glad we could help. :)
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