Windows 10: File Explorer malfunctioning: Not just opening but spinning wheels with Quick Access

Discus and support File Explorer malfunctioning: Not just opening but spinning wheels with Quick Access in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Up until the end of last week, I'd click on the File Explorer icon in my bar and it'd open with all the file options there. Now it opens only showing... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by ithinktfiam, Sep 9, 2019.

  1. ITHINKTFIAM
    ithinktfiam Win User

    File Explorer malfunctioning: Not just opening but spinning wheels with Quick Access


    Up until the end of last week, I'd click on the File Explorer icon in my bar and it'd open with all the file options there. Now it opens only showing Quick Access and Desktop, with the slow green bar processing and then nothing happening.


    I happen to have an old folder location saved on the desktop, and when I open it FE displays properly and I can navigate as normal. If I right click on the menu bar icon and choose a pinned folder, it opens there but the rest of the file structure doesn't show properly.


    Any clue why FE is malfunctioning and how to fix it?

    :)
     
    ithinktfiam, Sep 9, 2019
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  2. MARK OLE
    Mark Ole Win User

    Quick Access Crashes Explorer

    Hi Bill,

    Quick Access is a new feature in Windows 10 File Explorer navigation pane which helps users quickly navigate to locations which are frequently used. However, if you're having issues with Quick Access, you can try to disable and enable it. To disable Quick
    Access, follow these steps:

    • Type File Explorer Option in the search box.
    • Click on File Explorer Options.
    • Under General tab, choose This PC in the Open File Explorer to: drop down menu.
    • Uncheck Show recently used files in Quick access and
      Show frequently use folders in Quick access.
    • Click Apply an OK.
    • Restart the computer and re-enable Quick access.

    Let us know how it goes after performing the suggested troubleshooting steps.
     
    Mark Ole, Sep 9, 2019
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  3. SHAFEEQ_KHAN
    Shafeeq_Khan Win User
    Why no Quick Access button on Windows 10 File Explorer?

    Hi,

    Thank you for replying.

    It might be that File Explorer is being opened in This PC instead of Quick Access, so follow the below steps to change the same.

    Open File Explorer > Go to View tab > Select
    Options > In the Open File Explorer to list, select
    Quick Access from the drop-down list > click on Apply >
    OK.

    Once you change the option to Quick Access, File Explorer will be opened in Quick Access with the recent files.

    Once you make these changes, let us know the result.

    We await your reply.
     
    Shafeeq_Khan, Sep 9, 2019
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  4. WILLIAM L HURLEY
    William L Hurley Win User

    File Explorer malfunctioning: Not just opening but spinning wheels with Quick Access

    File Explorer/Quick Access

    I recently started having a problem with File Explorer and Quick Access. When I start my computer, all works fine but then gradually the files as listed in File Explorer and Quick Access start to disappear and soon there are none present. I need to
    restart and again they are there but also again they start to disappear. Has anyone else had this problem and any suggestion to correct? Thanks/

    Moved from: Windows 10 / Ease of access / PC
     
    William L Hurley, Sep 9, 2019
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