How to reorder items in Quick access (File explorer, Windows 11)

Anonymous
2022-12-14T15:33:05+00:00

I think my File Explorer (Windows 11) is possessed by an evil creature that enjoys rattling me. Every once in a while it decides to substitute my pinned folders with some random and mostly useless ones.

Today I decided to retry and re-organize that section of File explorer.

I am not able to sort the items I put in Quick Access. Folders are in a completely random order, not alphabetical, not based on usage. It is random.

When I try and move a folder, File Explorer put it back where it was.

This is an incredibly bad application. I fail in understanding how Microsoft is not able to provide a simple and functional File Explorer. I use also a Mac OS system and cannot belive how much better their simple Finder is. At least it enables users to organize their pinned locations as they like.

Is there anyone with a suggestion?

By the way. Besides the name, what do you think the difference between "Quick access" and "Favorites" is?

For the experts: reinstalling Windows is not an option.

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

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-11-21T12:48:52+00:00

    Have you noted that you are also not allowed to rename items in Quick Access?

    Looks like Microsoft does not really care about their customers.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-11-18T10:07:23+00:00

    Perfecto!

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-10-01T14:50:55+00:00

    It is now October 1 2023 AND FOR THE LOVE OF GOD GIVE ME THE ANSWER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I DO NOT UNDERSTAND HOW THIS IS IS A THING.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-09-21T20:59:04+00:00

    I just tried something stupid. I context clicked and held on to the item I wanted to move. Low and behold a line showed up between items and it moved when I dropped it. (Windows 11 23H2 & unchecked show all folders). :-))

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-08-17T15:55:19+00:00

    YAAYYYY it worked! Thank you!

    I will add a little additional detail as I had to achieve your solution by doing the following:

    • In Folder Finder next to View tab on top bar - go to 3 dots.
    • Go to Options at very bottom.
    • Click on View Tab
    • Scroll to bottom under Navigation Pane
    • Uncheck Show All Folders.

    :)

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