Remove Quick access and User Folders from File Explorer in Windows 10

Disable Recently and Frequently Used Files and Folders In File Explorer, click on the View tab, then Options. Also, you can right-click on Quick Access and choose Options. Uncheck Show Recently Used Files in Quick Access and Show Frequently Used Folders in Quick Access. Next, click on Clear File Explorer History.

1. How do I get rid of quick access in File Explorer?
2. How do I delete the quick access folder in Windows 10?
3. Can I get rid of quick access in Windows 10?
4. How do I add or remove quick access in navigation pane of File Explorer in Windows 10?
5. How do I fix File Explorer?
6. How do I edit quick access in File Explorer?
7. How do I stop folders from appearing in quick access?
8. Why do my quick access folders disappeared?
9. How do I remove the 3D objects folder from this PC in Windows 10?
10. Where is the File Explorer on Windows 10?
11. What is Microsoft Quick Access?
12. How do I fix quick access in Windows 10?

How do I get rid of quick access in File Explorer?

How to Disable Quick Access in Windows 10 File Explorer

1. Open File Explorer and go to View tab > Options > Change folder and search options.
2. Choose This PC from the top drop-down menu.
3. Uncheck both boxes under the Privacy section.
4. Press Clear to clear all of your Quick Access history. ( optional)

How do I delete the quick access folder in Windows 10?

Click Start and type: file explorer options and hit Enter or click the option at the top of the search results. Now in the Privacy section make sure both boxes are checked for recently used files and folder in Quick Access and click the Clear button. That's it.

Can I get rid of quick access in Windows 10?

You can delete Quick access from the left side of the File Explorer by editing the registry. ... Choose File Explorer Options. Under Privacy, uncheck Show recently used files in Quick access and Show frequently used folders in Quick access. Click the Open File Explorer to: drop-down menu, and then choose This PC.

How do I add or remove quick access in navigation pane of File Explorer in Windows 10?

Add or remove Quick Access from the navigation pane

1. Press Win+R to open the Run prompt.
2. Type regedit and hit the Enter button.
3. Select Yes in the UAC prompt.
4. Navigate to Explorer in HKLM.
5. Double-click on HubMode.
6. Set the value as 1 to remove and 0 to add.
7. Restart File Explorer.

How do I fix File Explorer?

To run it:

1. Select the Start button > Settings > Update & Security .
2. Select Recovery > Advanced Startup > Restart now > Windows 10 Advanced Startup.
3. On the Choose an option screen, select Troubleshoot. Then, on the Advanced Options screen, select Automated Repair.
4. Enter your name and password.

How do I edit quick access in File Explorer?

To change how Quick Access works, display the File Explorer ribbon, navigate to View, and then select Options and then Change folder and search options. The Folder Options window opens. In the Privacy section at the bottom of the General tab, you will see two options, both of which are enabled by default.

How do I stop folders from appearing in quick access?

To prevent folders from appearing in the Quick Access section, go to View - Options in any File Explorer window and uncheck the box that says "Show recently accessed folders in Quick access".

Why do my quick access folders disappeared?

In the Privacy section, uncheck the boxes and select Apply. Now, Quick Access will only show anchored folders. (If you turn them on again, the items you previously removed from Quick Access might reappear.) If you prefer File Explorer to open on This computer, go to the View tab and then select Options.

How do I remove the 3D objects folder from this PC in Windows 10?

How to Remove the 3D Objects Folder From Windows 10

1. Go to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace.
2. With NameSpace open on the left, right click and delete the following key: ...
3. Go to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432NodeNameSpace.

Where is the File Explorer on Windows 10?

To open File Explorer, click on the File Explorer icon located in the taskbar. Alternatively, you can open File Explorer by clicking on the Start button and then clicking on File Explorer.

What is Microsoft Quick Access?

Quick Access gives you an area in File Explorer to better organize your PC life, but also help you locate recently accessed files and folders. As you use your PC, Windows 10 will continue to keep record of your file activities and automatically update the list.

How do I fix quick access in Windows 10?

Step 1: Launch File Explorer, click on View > Options > Change folder and search options. Now you opened Folder Options. Step 2: Uncheck the two options "Show recently used files in Quick Access" and "Show frequently used folders in Quick Access" under Privacy. Click "Clear" to clear File Explorer history.