Why would anyone want to remove Quick Access?
You might be asking, why would anyone want to remove Quick Access? Just like any other feature, Quick Access is useful for some while completely useless for others. Since it isn’t a basic feature that needs to be on the Windows in order for your Windows to work, people might want to get rid of it. The reasons may vary from person to person. I, personally, have never used the Quick Access feature but I am not bothered by it to a point where I would want to remove it. For some people, it might be bothering to have something that they aren’t going to use or it might be taking up space that they don’t like. But, the biggest reason why people get rid of it is the privacy factor. If anyone else uses your computer then they will be able to see the most recently used file on your computer. This might not be a big deal for you but it certainly is for a lot of people especially the ones who like to keep their activities private. So, the reason depends on the person.
How to remove Quick Access
There are basically two methods that can be used to get rid of the Quick Access. Method 1: The first one won’t actually remove the Quick Access from your File Explorer but rather turn off the Quick Access feature. This basically means that the Quick Access section will be visible on the File Explorer but you won’t be able to see the most recently used files in it. This method is suitable for those who don’t want other people to look at their most recently used files. It is a quick method that doesn’t require any technical knowledge. Method 2: The other method is a bit complicated and takes a bit of time. But, this method will completely remove the Quick Access from your File Explorer. This means that there won’t even be a Quick Access section in your File Explorer. So, if you are looking to free up the space on the left pane then go for the second method. Now, let’s have a look at the steps involved in performing these steps
Method 1: Turn off Quick Access
Follow the steps given below to turn off the Quick Access feature
That’s it. Once you press ok, your recently used files and folders won’t show up on the Quick Access.
Method 2: Remove Quick Access
As mentioned above, this method will completely remove the Quick Access section from your File Explorer. Note: This method will also remove the drag and drop feature of your File Explorer. This means that you won’t be able to drag and drop files to and from the File Explorer to any other place. You will have to copy/paste the files. Note: You must be signed in as administrator in order for this method to work properly.
That’s it. Now close all the windows and restart your PC. Once your system is rebooted, there should be no Quick Access section in the File Explorer. Note: If you want to bring the Quick Access back then follow the steps given above and enter a0100000 in place of a0600000 in the last step. a0100000 is the default value so setting Attributes to this value will bring back the Quick Access.
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