In Windows 11 file explorer navigation pane, how do I move Quick Access pins back to the top of the list?

Anonymous
2022-11-12T22:09:14+00:00

When I updated my machine to Windows 11, the quick access items were moved beneath OneDrive in the File Explorer navigation pane. This is a big inconvenience since I always have my OneDrive folder expanded and can no longer scroll to the top to access my pinned folders. How do I get the pinned Quick Access items back to the top of the navigation pane where I can – ironically – access them quickly?

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

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-01-14T18:53:10+00:00

    HomerJay3810: I deleted the {3936E9E4-D92C-4EEE-A85A-BC16D5EA0819} key and rebooted but got no change in the location of the Quick Access folders. Here is a screenshot of the registry showing that key is gone.

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-12-08T22:36:01+00:00

    Heh, glad you could read it.

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-12-06T20:07:20+00:00

    The PS as translated by Google Translate:

    P.S. General recommendations

    1. Create a backup local administrator account in case you can't sign in.
    2. Disable "Require Windows Hello sign-in for Microsoft account". Otherwise you risk not being able to sign in.
    3. If device encryption and BitLocker are enabled, obtain a recovery key and save it.
    4. Get a recovery code for your Microsoft account.

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