Quick Access not showing in navigation pane since Windows 11 update

Question

I updated to the latest version of Windows 11 yesterday. When I opened File Explorer, Quick access and recent files/folders were showing to the right of the window, but the Quick Access folder option was missing from the navigation panel on the left. So if I click away from this Window I've lost Quick Access. How do I re-enable Quick Access to the left part of the navigation pane?

Please look at the screenshot before replying. Quick Access is enabled in view mode options and can be seen, but is missing from the left side of the navigation pane.

Thanks for any help.

Answer 1

At least someone found the answer. Whew! ... And Thanks!

Answer 2

This is clearly an UX regression. In addition, there is a feature on the folder named "Pin to Quick Access", that doesn't have any effect. So, name it Favorites, or you make something work.

You say we can pin files. Great! But I don't care: I want to pin folders.

Bref, c'est nul.

NB: I'm using Win11 23H2.

Answer 3

I cannot Drag+Drop a network path to pin it. (nor right click Pin)

I created shortcut to the folder, then pinned the shortcut.

Answer 4

Thank you