/windows-11-show-quick-access If you’ve recently upgraded to Windows 11 or are setting up a new PC, you might notice that File Explorer looks a bit different. One of the most common points of confusion is the Quick Access section.
Incorrectly editing the registry can harm your PC. Back up your registry first.
(Alternatively, click the "View" menu → "Show" → "Navigation pane" → "Show libraries / Show all folders" doesn't control Quick Access directly, so stick with Options).
Now, close and reopen File Explorer. Quick Access should be visible at the top of your left sidebar. If Method 1 fails (sometimes group policies block it), you can force Quick Access to appear via Registry Editor.
In the Folder Options dialog, look for the Open File Explorer to: dropdown menu.
Click the three horizontal dots (See more) in the command bar at the top, then select Options .
Navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer
Open File Explorer (click the folder icon on the taskbar or press Win + E ).
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/windows-11-show-quick-access If you’ve recently upgraded to Windows 11 or are setting up a new PC, you might notice that File Explorer looks a bit different. One of the most common points of confusion is the Quick Access section.
Incorrectly editing the registry can harm your PC. Back up your registry first.
(Alternatively, click the "View" menu → "Show" → "Navigation pane" → "Show libraries / Show all folders" doesn't control Quick Access directly, so stick with Options). windows 11 show quick access
Now, close and reopen File Explorer. Quick Access should be visible at the top of your left sidebar. If Method 1 fails (sometimes group policies block it), you can force Quick Access to appear via Registry Editor.
In the Folder Options dialog, look for the Open File Explorer to: dropdown menu. Back up your registry first
Click the three horizontal dots (See more) in the command bar at the top, then select Options .
Navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer Quick Access should be visible at the top
Open File Explorer (click the folder icon on the taskbar or press Win + E ).