Windows 10: How can I reset the default links on Quick Access / Home?

Discus and support How can I reset the default links on Quick Access / Home? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have a computer where someone tried to remap some default links on Quick Access/ Home to point to other places Files, Music, and Documents. I have... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Kabboroo., Jan 29, 2024.

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    How can I reset the default links on Quick Access / Home?


    I have a computer where someone tried to remap some default links on Quick Access/ Home to point to other places Files, Music, and Documents. I have done this before myself, but he pointed them all to the same folder which is in a Google Drive G:/, so now all the defaults point to that folder. This confuses Explorer in many ways, like downloads, thinking docs are music, etc. Creating a new local account isn't a solution, as he uses his Microsoft account to log in, so this profile is probably synched and will return.The ideal solution would be to reset those default folders to system defaul

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