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

I get a different list which does not include "show all folders", so there are obviously different versions of Windows 11.

Answer 2

Possibly. I also noticed you have to click in the blank area. If anything is highlighted underneath when you right click you will get a different menu.

Answer 3

Hello,

I also had this issue. What I did to "Resolve" this is to Unpin from Quick Access and then Pin to Quick Access. They are now showing up for me in the left panel, under Home.

Hope this helps you.

Just to be clear, I had to remove all existing Quick Access items. The Quick Access will disappear.

Then all them all back, they will appear indented under the Home in the left pane:

Answer 4

Again a slap in the face by Microsoft to its users who are trying to be efficient. Why do they insist on pulling the rug out under us EVERY TIME they make an update? **** Windows 11, this will cost most users hours of lost time every week/month.

Answer 5

Yes. It seems Microsoft do not understand how users use the product.

They are so focused on providing change and new improvements, they lose sight of how people maintain their efficiency in the workplace.