How To | Remove Recent Files In Kmplayer

Here’s a helpful guide on removing recent files from KMPlayer, depending on which version you’re using (older Classic UI or newer KMPlayer Plus/64-bit).

Method 3: Manually Delete History File (For All Versions)

If the in-app clear doesn't work, delete the history file manually.

  1. Close KMPlayer completely.
  2. Press Win + R, type %appdata%, and press Enter.
  3. Navigate to:
    KMPlayer folder (or KMPlayer64 for 64-bit version).
  4. Look for a file named RecentList.ini or KMPlayer.ini.
  5. Delete RecentList.ini (or open KMPlayer.ini in Notepad, find the [Recent File List] section, and delete all entries inside).
  6. Save the file (if editing) and restart KMPlayer.

⚠️ Be careful not to delete other settings files unless you want to reset everything. how to remove recent files in kmplayer

Method 4: Clear via Registry (Advanced – Windows Only)

For stubborn entries that reappear.

  1. Close KMPlayer.
  2. Press Win + R, type regedit, press Enter.
  3. Navigate to:
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\KMPlayer\RecentList
  4. Delete all entries in the right panel except (Default).
  5. Close Registry Editor and restart KMPlayer.

📌 Always backup registry before editing (File → Export). Here’s a helpful guide on removing recent files

Method 3: Manual Deletion (For Advanced Users)

If the standard menus are unresponsive or you want to ensure the data is scrubbed from your hard drive, you can manually delete the history file. This method varies slightly depending on your version of KMPlayer (Classic vs. the newer 64-bit versions).

  1. Close KMPlayer completely.
  2. Open File Explorer on your PC.
  3. Navigate to the KMPlayer configuration folder. The default location is typically:
    • C:\Program Files\The KMPlayer (for older versions)
    • C:\Program Files (x86)\The KMPlayer (for 32-bit on 64-bit Windows)
    • Or check the AppData folder: C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Roaming\KMP
  4. Look for a file named KMP.ini or RecentFiles.ini.
  5. Delete this file.
  6. Restart KMPlayer. The recent files list should now be empty.

Summary Table

| Action | Steps | |--------|-------| | Quick clear | Right-click → Recent Files → Clear Recent List | | Manual deletion | Close KMPlayer → Delete RecentList.ini from %appdata%\KMPlayer | | Disable history | Preferences → General → Uncheck "Save recently played files list" | Method 3: Manually Delete History File (For All

This should help you manage or completely remove your recent files history in KMPlayer.

Troubleshooting: Why Does the History Keep Coming Back?

Many users follow these steps correctly, only to find their recent files reappear after a restart. Here is why that happens:

The "Auto-Save" Feature: Some versions of KMPlayer (especially older 3.x versions) have a bug or a feature where they save the registry state on exit. If you clear the list while KMPlayer is open, then watch a new video, and then close the player normally—it will re-save the entire session, including the old files you thought you deleted.

The Solution:

  1. First, disable the history (Method 4).
  2. Then, delete the registry keys (Method 3).
  3. Restart your computer. When KMPlayer opens again, it should find the "Save History" setting set to off, and the registry empty.