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How to Disable Quick Access in Windows 10 File Explorer

November 30, 2018 by Dan Kukarsky

Windows 10 is packed with handy features. Few of them, however, may be considered unnecessary or annoying by some users. For instance, you may want to disable the Quick Access feature in order to give File Explorer a much cleaner look.

Here’s how to get rid of Quick Access in Windows 10 File Explorer:


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  1. Open File Explorer and go to View tab > Options > Change folder and search options.
  2. Choose This PC from the top drop-down menu.
  3. Uncheck both boxes under the Privacy section.
  4. Press Clear to clear all of your Quick Access history. (optional)
How to disable Quick Access in Windows 10 File Explorer


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Filed Under: Windows Tips & Tricks Tagged With: File Explorer, Quick Access, Windows 10

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