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File Explorer Quick Access Menu not working

Anonymous
2019-05-21T17:22:46+00:00

Hi,

I accidentally destroyed my quick access menu inside the file explorer:

Quick Access does not contain anything

Some registry folder I found on the internet which might something to do with it

What happens if I try to add a folder

The problem first appeared when I tried out Winaero Tweaker from https://winaero.com/comment.php?comment.news.1836

Tweaking some settings back didn't work.

sfc /scannow didn't help either. 

Appreciate any help.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Files, folders, and storage

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  1. Anonymous
    2019-05-21T17:48:19+00:00

    It is repairing broken system files located in the C:\Windows and System32 folders. Files that WinAero Tweaker utility might have modified.

    If you wanted a less invasive option, you could also try performing a system restore.

    Press Windows key + R

    Type: rstrui.exe

    Hit Enter

    This will start the system restore wizard. Choose a restore point before the problem started.

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-05-21T17:39:22+00:00

    Hi oSumAtrIX

    My name is Andre Da Costa; an Independent Consultant, Windows Insider MVP and Windows & Devices for IT MVP. I'm here to help you with your problem.

    Your best option to fix this is to perform a repair upgrade. A repair upgrade reinstalls Windows 10 while keeping your files, apps and settings intact:

    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/wiki...

    Hello and thanks for your help,

    may I know what changes are being made?

    Regards,

    oSumAtrIX

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-05-21T17:38:00+00:00

    Hi oSumAtrIX

    Instead of dragging and dropping a folder onto Quick Access, if you right click any folder and choose 'Pin to Quick Access' - is that successful?

    If not:

    Click your Start Button, type regedit and hit Enter to open the Registry Editor

    Click View and make sure 'Address Bar' is turned on

    Paste this into the Address Bar at the top and hit Enter

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders

    Please post a screenshot of the resulting Registry Editor Window

    Right click and pin to quick access is unsuccessful too.

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  4. DaveM121 891.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2019-05-21T17:31:28+00:00

    Hi oSumAtrIX

    Instead of dragging and dropping a folder onto Quick Access, if you right click any folder and choose 'Pin to Quick Access' - is that successful?

    If not:

    Click your Start Button, type regedit and hit Enter to open the Registry Editor

    Click View and make sure 'Address Bar' is turned on

    Paste this into the Address Bar at the top and hit Enter

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders

    Please post a screenshot of the resulting Registry Editor Window

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  5. Anonymous
    2019-05-21T17:29:17+00:00

    Hi oSumAtrIX

    My name is Andre Da Costa; an Independent Consultant, Windows Insider MVP and Windows & Devices for IT MVP. I'm here to help you with your problem.

    Your best option to fix this is to perform a repair upgrade. A repair upgrade reinstalls Windows 10 while keeping your files, apps and settings intact:

    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/insider/wiki...

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