Click the (See more) menu on the top toolbar. Select Options . In the General tab, under the Privacy section: Uncheck "Show recently used files in Quick access" . Uncheck "Show frequently used folders in Quick access" . Click Clear to remove current history. Click Apply and then OK .
Result: Quick Access will now only show folders you have manually pinned. Method 2: Stop File Explorer from Opening to Quick Access remove quick access
A dynamically updated list of items Windows thinks you need. Click the (See more) menu on the top toolbar
After using either method, open File Explorer to confirm that Quick Access has been removed from the navigation pane. Uncheck "Show frequently used folders in Quick access"
If you change your mind and want to re-enable Quick Access:
Method 1: Remove Recent Files and Frequent Folders (Easiest)