To remove recent files in KMPlayer, you can clear the current history through the preferences menu or manually edit the configuration files if the interface settings do not stick. 1. Clear History via Preferences

  1. Open KMPlayer.
  2. Right-click anywhere inside the player window to open the context menu.
  3. Hover your mouse over Recent Files (or sometimes labeled as Recent Media).
  4. A sub-menu will appear listing your recent history. Look for an option at the bottom of this list that says Erase All or Clear List.
  5. Click it. A confirmation prompt may appear; click Yes or OK.

| Action | Method | Keyboard Shortcut | Difficulty | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Clear current session history | Playlist > History > Delete All | F7 | Easy | | Delete registry keys permanently | regedit > HKCU\Software\KMPlayer\MRU | Windows+R > regedit | Advanced | | Stop saving history forever | Preferences (F2) > General > Playback | F2 | Medium | | Use cleaning software (CCleaner) | Run cleaner with KMPlayer selected | N/A | Easy |

Windows Registry

: Advanced users can remove history keys under HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\KMPlayer if troubleshooting persistent history issues.

"The Recent Files option is greyed out."

If you cannot click the clear button, ensure you are running KMPlayer as an Administrator. Close the program, right-click the KMPlayer icon on your desktop, and select Run as Administrator .

Go forth and watch freely, knowing your secrets are safe.

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