Quick Access Popup Manage frequently used files and folders easily

1. How do I stop quick access from adding folders?
2. How do I change my quick access settings?
3. How do I organize my quick access folder?
4. How do I clear my recent folders and frequent files?
5. Why do my quick access folders disappeared?
6. How many folders can you pin to quick access?
7. How do I clean up quick access?
8. Where are the quick access shortcuts stored?
9. How do I change the number of folders in quick access?

How do I stop quick access from adding folders?

The steps you need to take are simple:

1. Open File Explorer.
2. Navigate to File > Change folder and search options.
3. Under the General tab, look for the Privacy section.
4. Uncheck Show recently used files in Quick access.
5. Uncheck Show frequently used folders in Quick access.
6. Click Apply followed by OK.

How do I change my quick access settings?

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 organize my quick access folder?

By default, File Explorer opens to Quick Access. You can set a folder to show up in Quick access so it'll be easy to find. Just right-click it and select Pin to Quick access. Unpin it when you don't need it there anymore.

How do I clear my recent folders and frequent files?

Here's how you can do that.

1. Open File Explorer.
2. Click File -> Change folder and search options:
3. Under Privacy, untick Show recently used files in Quick Access: Click Apply and OK buttons.
4. Unpin all pinned folders from Frequent folders in Quick Access. Right click a folder and select Unpin from Quick Access:

Why do my quick access folders disappeared?

Choose Change folder and search options from the pull-down menu. Make sure Quick access (instead of This PC) is selected from the list after Open File Explorer to. Uncheck Show recently used files in Quick access option and Show frequently used folders in Quick access option under the Privacy area.

How many folders can you pin to quick access?

With Quick Access, you can see up to 10 frequently used folders, or the 20 most recently accessed files, in the File Explorer window.

How do I clean up quick access?

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.

Where are the quick access shortcuts stored?

There is no specific location where shortcuts are stored. They are stored where they are created.

How do I change the number of folders in quick access?

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1. Open an Explorer window.
2. Click File in the top left corner.
3. Uncheck 'Show frequently used folders in Quick access'.
4. Drag and drop the file or folder you want to add into the Quick Access window.