Oct 7, 2022 · I updated to the latest version of Windows 11 yesterday. When I opened File Explorer, Quick access and recent files/folders were showing to the right of the window, but the Quick Access folder option was missing from the navigation panel on the left. So if I click away from this Window I've lost Quick Access.

Sep 19, 2023 · How can I get my File Explorer quick access toolbar back in Windows 11? It appears to have been removed in the update from Windows 10. This makes navigating file explorer pretty cumbersome with a keyboard, especially since there is no way to autofit the column widths via shortcut. Thank you!

Feb 16, 2022 · This tutorial will show you how to clear and reset Quick access frequent folders back to default for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Quick access in the navigation pane of File Explorer (Win+E) allows you to quickly access and view your pinned locations, frequent folders, and recent...

Dec 14, 2022 · I think my File Explorer (Windows 11) is possessed by an evil creature that enjoys rattling me. Every once in a while it decides to substitute my pinned folders with some random and mostly useless ones. Today I decided to retry and re-organize that section of File explorer. I am not able to sort the items I put in Quick Access.

Apr 4, 2024 · Windows 11 has no carrot or way to minimize Quick Access in the sidebar. Method 1 and Method 2 have no effect, no carrot to minimize, and Quick Access still takes up a whole page in the sidebar. Result: New windows do open to "This PC" However, "Quick Access" still takes up a whole page of the sidebar.

May 2, 2023 · I'm Christine, a Windows user like you. I'll do my best to help you. I can see here that you're looking for the Quick Access on your File explorer. Windows 11 released an update which removed the Quick Access from the left navigation pane and for you to access the Quick Access, you just have to click the Home option from your File explorer.

Nov 12, 2022 · When I updated my machine to Windows 11, the quick access items were moved beneath OneDrive in the File Explorer navigation pane. This is a big inconvenience since I always have my OneDrive folder expanded and can no longer scroll to …

Aug 27, 2024 · 3. Result (Quick Access is shown again in the left navigation pane)-----B) DISABLE RECOMMENDED SECTION. 1. Click the three dots in the command bar and select 'Options' 2. Uncheck 'Show recommended section' 3. Result (Now when 'Home' is selected Quick Access is shown to the right) Hope this helps :)

Jan 19, 2025 · Your Quick Access folder is probably corrupt, the best option is to delete the content of Quick Access, and then re-pin the folders you need there. Click your Start Button, then just type cmd and on the resulting menu, right click Command Prompt and select 'Run as Administrator' Paste this command into Command Prompt and press Enter:

Jun 15, 2022 · Starting with Windows 11 build 22593, Quick access in File Explorer (Win+E) is now called Home. The name Quick access has been repurposed for the pinned/frequent Folders section, and Pinned files is now called Favorites to align with Office and OneDrive.