Quick Access In Windows 10 | How To Disable

Open Folder Options (follow Steps 1-3 from Method 1 above).

Navigate to the following path. You can copy and paste it into the registry address bar: how to disable quick access in windows 10

After this, Quick Access will remain in the sidebar, but it will be empty (or only contain folders you have manually pinned). For users who want a completely clean sidebar without the "Quick Access" entry at all, you need to edit the Windows Registry. Warning: Incorrect registry edits can harm your system. Follow these steps carefully. Open Folder Options (follow Steps 1-3 from Method 1 above)

Click Options on the far right. This opens the Folder Options dialog box. For users who want a completely clean sidebar

Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer (or restart File Explorer via Task Manager). The Quick Access entry will no longer appear in the left sidebar.

Press Windows + R , type regedit , and press Enter. Click "Yes" if prompted by User Account Control.

Click OK .