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The quick access pane is providing links that I do not have write access to and never save to, and I need the 'Browse' folder option at the bottom, which I now have to use the scroll bar in order to select. This is adding extra steps and reducing efficiency, so I would like to remove the Quick Access pane.
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Thank you, Gary!!!! I have been monitoring this question for just this type of solution. It's perfect!
Come on Microsoft! You knew this was going to be an issue. Fix it! Instead of rolling out updates that break VPNS apply a few simple Hide or Collapse options. That will be real bang for our buck.
Registry Hack worked for me too, although I do have limited admin rights. Our software installs are governed by 3rd party security software, not windows Group Policy.
I already had this for saving. The problem I have is the sites show up when I'm trying to open a workbook instead of showing the actual quick access folders that I have in explorer that I need to navigate to frequently.
Not for me - still seeing all of the places