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How to disable quick access in Windows 10 in just one minute

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Windows 10contains a Quick Access tab in the File Explorer. This option was not available in previous OS versions.

Quick Access contains a list with frequent accessed folders and recent files.

Although Microsoft implemented Quick Access in order to add an extra option for their users, many of them hate it and don’t want it displayed.

If you want to browseThis PC,you now have to expand it in the left pane, in order to have easier access to your computer’s drives.

If you want to disable Quick Access, follow the steps listed below.

Tutorial on how to disable Quick Access

Tutorial on how to disable Quick Access

Disabling the Quick Access in the File Explorer is not a hard task. Here are the steps to follow:

We hope that our quick guide on how to disable Quick Access inWindows 10helped you out.

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Madalina Dinita

Networking & Security Specialist

Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.

She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.

Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.

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Madalina Dinita

Networking & Security Specialist

Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.