Windows 10: How to expand folder in Quick Access in the Navigation Panel in File Explorer?

I can't expand files pinned to 'Quick access'.In the navigation panel of file explorer I am struggling to find a way to make all 'Quick Access' folders expandable on my new computer with Windows 11. I am able to expand the quick access pinned files on my windows 10 computer by clicking expand or by dragging files to the navigation panel which automatically expands the folder over which I'm hovering with the dragged file.It is one of those things that make the windows experience frustrating as it is making the navigation panel less functional and practical. A total deal/breaker for me like many

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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.

 

File Explorer - Full navigation from Quick Access not possible?

Quick Access is for recent files and folders. It's not meant to expand. Those are just shortcuts.



For that, use the tree in the Navigation pane below it.

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Can you make the Quick Access menu in File Explorer jump to the folder clicked on?

I have just upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10 and I really like the new Quick Access menu in the File Explorer, where you can pin your own folders into the list.

The only problem is that when you click on a folder in the Quick Access menu, I see the contents of the folder immediately, and this is great, BUT I CANNOT EXPAND THE FOLDER in the File Explorer Navigation Pane on the left side of the File Explorer.

The Quick Access feature is great, but is there any way you can get File Explorer to "jump" to the folder you have just selected (clicked on) and then display the contents -- so that you can maneuver in the folder if you need to (I.e. the folder in the Quick
Access menu may just be the starting point you want to be at, not the end point).

[I think I want the Quick Access menu to work like Libraries, which allows you to expand the folder you click on, but you can't pin a random folder to the Libraries list, can you?]

Or is there another "quick way" to get to the folder you just clicked on.

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