The Quest for a Clean Slate: Removing Recent Files in KMPlayer

  1. Open KMPlayer: Launch KMPlayer on your computer.
  2. Click on the "Tools" menu: Click on the "Tools" menu located at the top of the KMPlayer window.
  3. Select "Options": From the drop-down menu, select "Options".
  4. Go to the "General" tab: In the Options window, go to the "General" tab.
  5. Click on "Recent Files": In the General tab, click on the "Recent Files" section.
  6. Set the "Maximum recent files" to 0: Set the "Maximum recent files" value to 0 to disable recent files history.

For users on older versions or Linux-based systems, KMPlayer often stores history in a configuration file called kmplayerrc.

Remember: if one method doesn't work, update to the latest version of KMPlayer, as menu names and locations can change slightly between releases. A clean history means a clear mind—and a more professional-looking media player.

⚠️ Be careful not to delete other settings files unless you want to reset everything.

  1. Close KMPlayer completely.
  2. Press Win + R on your keyboard, type %appdata%, and press Enter. This opens the Roaming folder.
  3. Look for a folder named: