🔥 Turning off both recent files and frequent folders makes Quick Access behave like a clean, manual bookmark list — no surprises.
: You can reorder your pinned folders by simply dragging and dropping them into your preferred sequence within the navigation pane. Privacy & Customization Settings windows quick access settings
Right-click any folder and select Pin to Quick access . 🔥 Turning off both recent files and frequent
Right-click any blank space inside the Quick Access area → Choose Options . Right-click any blank space inside the Quick Access
| Setting | What it does | Recommended choice | |---------|-------------|---------------------| | | Start page of File Explorer | This PC (shows drives) or Quick Access | | Show recently used files in Quick Access | Lists recent docs in QA | OFF (for privacy & cleanliness) | | Show frequently used folders in Quick Access | Auto-adds folders you use often | OFF (unless you love clutter) | | Clear File Explorer history | Removes all auto-added items | Click this occasionally to reset |
By default, Quick Access tracks every folder you open and every file you download. If you share your computer or prefer a static list of folders, you can change these settings.
→ Usually due to scanning network locations or corrupted history. Fix: