File Explorer - Quick Access Unpin

Question

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Hello Team,

How to remove all the attached short cuts using Local Group policy settings in Windows server?

Answer 1

Hello,

I've reviewed the group policy settings under: User Configuration → Administrative Templates → Windows Components → File Explorer, and found that there isn't a built-in policy to remove Quick Access from File Explorer.

If feasible, I recommend using the registry to unpin Quick Access. There are numerous online reference articles on how to do this:

How to really get rid of Quick Access in Win 11 file explorer? - Microsoft Community

Remove Quick access and User Folders from File Explorer in Windows 10/11 » Winhelponline

How to Enable or Disable Quick Access in Windows 11

Note: Since the websites are not hosted by Microsoft, the links may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this information.

If you want to disable Quick Access for multiple users, deploying a registry modification through Group Policy Preferences is a viable approach.

Group Policy Preferences | Microsoft Learn

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