File Manager - dev 26220.6780 - Quick Start folders not displayed in Home screen

Ray Cosner 5 Reputation points
2025-10-11T12:39:38.9066667+00:00

File Manager's Home screen no longer displays my Quick Start folders. Please restore this, at least as a Settings option.

Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Desktop environment and Start menu
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  1. CrazyKats 12,190 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-10-11T17:04:04.22+00:00

    Hi,

    Here are some things to try:

    Open File Explorer, click the 3 dots to the

    right of View and choose Options.

    Make sure there 2 are checked.

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    Also on that same screen click Restore Defaults and click Apply.

    Now go to View tab, Reset Folders and Yes. Also, Restore Defaults,

    OK and Apply.

    Let us know if any of this helps.


  2. CrazyKats 12,190 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-10-11T20:17:16.26+00:00

    Hi,

    My Quick Access folders are showing, same build.

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    Might want to try a Repair Install:

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  3. Ray Cosner 5 Reputation points
    2025-10-11T20:39:01.09+00:00

    Never mind, I went through your Repair Install note too quickly.

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