Documents showing in recent when not opened

Anonymous
2023-11-08T23:08:54+00:00

I have noticed that every time I open file explorer, the recent list shows a random 10 documents which are stored on onedrive that I haven't accessed (on this or any other device). I am the only one with access to the device and the onedrive folder.

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-11-27T16:27:41+00:00

    Windows: Version 23H2 (OS Build 22631.2715)

    OneDrive: Build 23.226.1031.0003 (64-bit)

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-11-27T21:54:20+00:00

    Hello everyone,

    Thank you for posting the topic here.

    It seems that the issue you are experiencing is a known bug and currently investigated by our engineers. We encourage to report this problem using the Feedback Hub app in your Windows device. See: Send feedback to Microsoft with the Feedback Hub app - Microsoft Support

    We thank you for reporting the problem here. The solution may not be provided overnight but know that we are working to roll out a fix to make your experience better.

    Thank you for your patience and understanding.

    Sincerely,

    Tomm_A

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-11-28T09:46:18+00:00

    Many thanks Tomm_A, that is reassuring. Hope it can be fixed soon. I have reported it on Feedback Hub at https://aka.ms/AAntrva.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-12-02T21:26:10+00:00

    I've noticed this issue has been raised in a few threads, one created back on October 18th. Clearly, it is a bug that urgently needs fixing as it is understandably causing many of us a lot of concern. Today I tried clicking on one of the files on the 'recent' list but couldn't open it from there. Please can Microsoft keep us updated on what progress is being made to rectify this.

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-12-03T17:06:38+00:00

    Hello Tomm, People have been reporting this since October, and the issue remains the same. My Recent List showing in Files Explorer lists files I have not recently opened. I notice now that so, too, does the Recent List showing in OneDrive.

    I appreciate that you say the engineers are working on this bug and it might not be quickly resolved, but can you at least give us reassurance that it poses no serious threat and keep us updated about when it will be resolved. Myself, and many others, are having the same problem and are worried about this

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