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

Hello,

Quick Access in Windows 11 can be found within Home in File Explorer, but you must disable the Show recommended section.

pt-br: Olá,

O Quick Access no Windows 11 pode ser encontrado dentro do Home no File Explorer, mas deve-se desativar o Show recommended section.

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 2

This totally fixed my issue! Thank you a ton!!

Answer 3

Fixed my issue, thanks..

Answer 4

But somehow, there is no ability for me to tag a folder as a favourite, and therefore my favourite section is empty.

When I right click on a folder I wish to tag, the only option is to PIN TO QUICK ACCESS, which is ironic, given I no longer have a quick access option.

So please enlighten me how can I tag a FOLDER as a favourite.

MS only allows me to tag a FILE as a favourite

Answer 5

I do not have this feature in my windows 11. Not able to find any quick access option under view mode options either