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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.
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I found a partial but useful solution. Simply drag the item from its original location to the quick access side menu. The original item will not be modified at all; a shortcut will be created, and you can pin it in any position you want. You can also unpin items and then pin them again, and they will be arranged according to the order in which they were pinned.
Dusty'sMom here's the answer! Hope this helps!
The quick acces directories under Home, appear in my Explorer also on the left side. They have gray "pins" attached to it. If I click the mouse on a pin, I can drag the corresponding item to the desired position!
What I don't know yet is how the settings that have been suggested by others (e.g. "uncheck all folders") affect this solution.
Wow. Thank you, Jamie! This solved the problem that has been bothering me for a long time! Really appreciate your post!
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