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How to Remove Quick Access in Windows 11
Quick access can become pretty annoying after a while
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Quick access is a bookmarking feature in Windows File Manager that shows recently accessed files and folders to improve accessibility.
This bookmarking feature replaced the classic Favorites section, but many readers do not like it and want to remove the Quick access section from Windows 11.
Why should I remove Quick access in Windows 11?
While the Quick access feature simplifies navigating between drives and folders, many don’t like it for two prominent reasons:
If you also want to remove the Quick access feature in Windows 11, our guide will provide all the possible methods.
How can I remove Quick access in Windows 11?
1. Prevent File Explorer from opening Quick access
This method does not precisely remove Quick access in Windows 11 but ensures that File Explorer does not open to the Quick access section upon launch.
2. Disable Quick access in Windows 11
This method disables Quick access in the File Explorer window of Windows 11. However, Quick access, though disabled, will still be present in the navigation pane of File Explorer.
If you don’t want the whole pane to be disabled, simplyremove the Home icon in the File Explorer.
3. Permanently remove Quick access in Windows 11
4. Remove pinned folders from Quick access
5. Prevent Quick access from showing recent files and folders
Quick access will no longer show the most recently accessed files and folders in the File Explorer window.
That’s pretty much it! You can implement some of these methods in combination with others to remove Quick access in Windows 11 or make it less obstructive.
Refer to this guide ifFile Explorer is not responding and freezingon your Windows PC. You can reach us in the comments section with any queries or suggestions.
Loredana Harsana
Windows Software Expert
Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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Loredana Harsana
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Loredana is a tech enthusiast who tackles mobility, privacy, and networking in easy-to follow guides for everyone.
