Windows 10: File Explorer pins keep getting deleted

I have found posts about this issue going back for years but no actual solutions. The file that holds the file explorer pin data keeps getting deleted and recreated. I've had users report this issue on various different builds of Windows 10, and I've also had it happen in Server 2016. I've gone through clearing file explorer history, I've unchecked the 2 boxes in 'Privacy' of the Explorer Folder options. I've manually deleted and had the file recreate, or I put back a copy of the file I had created. In the Server 2016 instance, this was a fresh install and started happening on multiple us

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Pinning To File Explorer

I can confirm that in 1903 I can click and drag a folder and pin it to File Explorer on the taskbar. I can also confirm that the pinned folders on the taskbar are the same ones show in Quick Access in File Explorer, and that pinning a new one to the taskbar adds it to Quick Access.

It may be that your File Explorer jump list is corrupted. This can happen occasionally and have similar odd effects to those you describe. If so, you can delete the jump list and start again with an empty list. To do so, delete the file:

%appdata%\microsoft\windows\recent\automaticdestinations\f01b4d95cf55d32a.automaticDestinations-ms

To clear the jump lists for all apps, not just the one for File Explorer, see this tutorial.

Clear File Explorer History in Windows 10

 

Pin File Explorer to Taskbar

I have gone through all of the recommended steps for pinning File Explorer to the task bar and nothing works. Any suggestions as to why this is happening?

[Original Title: File Explorer]

 

File explorer icon from taskbar dissappears while working on it

Hi,

To assist you with your concern, we suggest you pin the File Explorer from the Start Menu by following these steps:

• Click the Start Menu.
• Right-click File Explorer.
• Choose Pin to taskbar.

If you need further assistance, feel free to reply to this post.