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Unpinning Folders From Quick Access

Anonymous
2024-02-13T16:36:46+00:00

I don't know how to unpin files from the Quick Access bar. I sometimes don't like seeing them there every time I open up File Explorer, so I was wondering if there is a way to disable it.

Here's some info:

Windows 11

Intel Celeron 4 core

IT-controlled (so I don't know how this could be fixed without the IT involved in this)

Would love some help (please)

Thank you!!

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-05-21T14:44:49+00:00

    I have a similar question. I wish to remove the pinned shell folders from the explorer windows. the computers in question are very locked down and Right Click functions have been disabled for these users. Is there a group policy or a registry setting that can be enabled to remove the pinned shell folders from Explorer for Windows 11? I know there have been in the past registry hacks for these operations for Windows 10, but I have been unable to find any supported method for Windows 11.

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  2. Emmanuel Santana 38,920 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-02-13T17:24:13+00:00

    Hello, thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Community. I am here to help and provide assistance with any questions or concerns you may have.

    You can try the following steps:

    1. Press Windows + E to open File Explorer.
    2. On the left navigation pane, click the arrow preceding Quick access to expand the list of folders.
    3. Right-click the folder you wish to remove from Quick Access.
    4. Select Unpin from Quick access from the context menu.

    This basic step usually doesn't need any input from your IT department, but depending on their policies, there might be other solutions you can try.

    Please visit this website to see if any of the solutions listed there apply to you: https://www.elevenforum.com/t/clear-and-reset-q...

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

    Let me know if you have any other questions or if there is anything else I can do to assist you.

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