Quick Access Deleted on Windows 10

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In Windows 10, the Quick Access feature makes it easy to access commonly used folders and recently opened files. While it may be distracting to some, it is a helpful feature for many. However, some customers have claimed in the Microsoft Community Forums that their Quick Access area has been removed or that files are missing from their Quick Access section.

In the Recent Files area of Quick Access, I accidentally deleted a file that I use on a daily basis. I’d like it to return to the Recent Files section, so it’s easier to find, but opening and closing it does not do so. Is there a method to get this file back into Quick Access, or will it be lost forever?

In Windows 10, there are a few options for restoring the Quick Access folder.

How do I get Quick Access back?

1. Return the Quick Access Folder to its original state

1. Select the View tab in the File Explorer. The File Explorer can be accessed from the Taskbar.
2. Select “Change folder and search settings” from the Options drop-down menu. The Folder Options window will appear.
3. Make sure “Open File Explorer To:” is set to Quick Access in the General tab.
4. Check the “Show recently used files in Quick Access” and “Show commonly used folders in Quick Access” settings in the Privacy section.
5. To save the changes, click Apply and OK.
6. Close the File Explorer and the Folder Options window.
7. Check if the Quick Access folder is visible in “File Explorer” once more.

2. Restart the folders

1. From the taskbar, open the File Explorer app.
2. Go to the View tab and then to Options in the ribbon menu.
3. “Change folder and search options” should be selected. This will bring up the Folder Options dialog box.
4. Select View from the drop-down menu.
5. Click the Reset Folders button under “Folder Views.”
6. When prompted to confirm, select Yes.
7. Close the File Explorer and Folder Options windows.
8. Reopen File Explorer and see if the problems with your Quick Access menu have been rectified.

3. From the Command Prompt, reset File Explorer

1. In the search box, type cmd. Right-click Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator from the context menu.
2. Type the following command into the Command Prompt and press Enter.
   • del /F /Q %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\AutomaticDestinations\*
3. Reopen File Explorer and double-check.

Conclusion

I hope you found this guide useful. If you’ve got any questions or comments, don’t hesitate to use the shape below.

User Questions:

1. How can I regain access to my quick access folder?

1. Right-click on the Quick Access icon to bring up a menu of options.
2. Select the “View” tab from the “Options” menu.
3. Click “OK” after selecting “Reset Folders.”

2. What happened to my quick access?

Go to the View tab and then to Options to turn off recent files or frequently used directories. Uncheck the options in the Privacy section and click Apply. Quick Access now only displays anchored folders. (The items you previously deleted from Quick Access may reappear if you turn them back on.)

3. What’s the best way to get the Quick Access Toolbar back?

1. Click Customize the Quick Access Toolbar on the shortcut menu after right-clicking the Quick Access Toolbar.
2. Click Reset Defaults, then Reset Only Quick Access Toolbar in the Customize the Quick Access Toolbar window.

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