Quick Access not showing in navigation pane since Windows 11 update

Anonymous
2022-10-07T05:34:35+00:00

I updated to the latest version of Windows 11 yesterday. When I opened File Explorer, Quick access and recent files/folders were showing to the right of the window, but the Quick Access folder option was missing from the navigation panel on the left. So if I click away from this Window I've lost Quick Access. How do I re-enable Quick Access to the left part of the navigation pane?

Please look at the screenshot before replying. Quick Access is enabled in view mode options and can be seen, but is missing from the left side of the navigation pane.

Thanks for any help.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-12-18T09:45:05+00:00

    Again a slap in the face by Microsoft to its users who are trying to be efficient. Why do they insist on pulling the rug out under us EVERY TIME they make an update? **** Windows 11, this will cost most users hours of lost time every week/month.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-10-17T20:07:20+00:00

    Maybe this helps you. I also wish someone could pin this here, but not going to happen I guess

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/quick-access-not-showing-in-navigation-pane-since/40dd289e-e2be-419b-8cce-98f6043ab621

    The post from PlannerJ is very helpful. Thank you!

    Simply deselect the Show Recommended Section in the Privacy group of the Folder Options.

    This restored all my pinned folders from before the upgrade to Windows 11.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-09-14T19:01:08+00:00

    This was exactly what I was looking for!!! THANK YOU!

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-03-09T23:51:29+00:00

    "Quick Access" has been removed in its traditional form; however if you go to Start > Recommended > More this will show you recently downloaded items and such, which is what I usually used Quick Access for in Windows 10.

    Hope this helps!

    Thanks for the information...

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-03-09T23:08:32+00:00

    "Quick Access" has been removed in its traditional form; however if you go to Start > Recommended > More this will show you recently downloaded items and such, which is what I usually used Quick Access for in Windows 10.

    Hope this helps!

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