If an Android project is moved to a new folder or deleted then it will also disappear from the visible recents list (the entry remains in the underlying settings file). If the project is modified outside of Studio those changes are reflected by Studio. A project opened in Studio reflects what is on the file system. To delete the project entirely use the system's file manager and delete the project's folder from the system.

When a project is deleted from the recents list in Studio it will remain on the system. This does not delete the project from the file system. (Alternatively use the context menu, normally right-click, and select Remove Selected from Welcome Screen).

The X is in the righthand corner for the entry when the mouse pointer highlights that entry.

In Android Studio to remove a project (or Project Group) from the Recent Projects list click the X. How to Delete a Project in Android Studio This displays the list of projects known to Studio (and any defined Project Groups). There is a Manage Projects option under the recent projects list in Open Recent. It can also be accessed via the File menu and Open Recent option. (Close the last project to return to the Welcome screen). Studio's recent project list is displayed on the Welcome screen. This article briefly covers the project deletion, and if necessary project recovery. Deleting a Project from that list does not delete it from the system. When a project is created or opened in Studio it is added to the Recent Projects list. This article discusses deleting a project in Google's recommended Android Studio Integrated Development Environment (IDE), used to develop Android Applications (Apps).

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