How To Remove Quick Access From File Explorer Site

You can manually curate Quick Access by removing specific pinned or frequent items:

To remove Quick Access from File Explorer, you can either adjust your view settings to prioritize "This PC" or use a registry edit for a more permanent removal. Method 1: The "Clean View" Way (Safest) This method stops File Explorer from opening to Quick Access and hides your recent history without touching system files. Open Folder Options how to remove quick access from file explorer

If you just have a few embarrassing or unwanted specific folders in Quick Access: You can manually curate Quick Access by removing

Depending on what you want to achieve—whether you want to stop specific folders from showing up, remove the feature entirely, or simply clear the history—there are a few different ways to handle it. If you want to keep the Quick Access

If you want to keep the Quick Access section but stop it from automatically listing your activity, follow these steps: Open (via the three dots in Explorer).

If you just want to wipe the slate clean without disabling the feature, you can clear the history.