Windows 10: How to open a quick access folder in it's original location

Discus and support How to open a quick access folder in it's original location in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hi,I have several folders pinned to quick access. Many of the folders are 6+ levels deep in a corporate filing structure.I would like to be able to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by LW02, Sep 15, 2021.

  1. LW02 Win User

    How to open a quick access folder in it's original location


    Hi,I have several folders pinned to quick access. Many of the folders are 6+ levels deep in a corporate filing structure.I would like to be able to quickly open any folder pinned to quick access in the format that shows that folder with the triangle expand/collapse arrows. Is there a way to do that? If not, how do I make that suggestion to Microsoft?Thanks.

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  2. Quick Access - "Location is not available"

    I solved the problem without following steps 1, 2, and 3. The solution is stupidly simple and it doesn't make any difference as to whether the problem item in the Quick Access list is pinned or unpinned.

    1. Create the folder in the same path where Quick Access reported it to be unlocatable. The folder will be empty.

    2. Delete the folder you just created. The Quick Access item that WAS listed in Quick Access disappears!!

    Note that #2 does not remove or delete the item from Quick Access. It deletes the empty folder you just created *from the machine* (i.e., it goes to the Recycle bin) and as a consequence of the deletion, it disappears from the Quick Access list.
     
    KarenMullen, Sep 15, 2021
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  3. Quick Access bar

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    We would be glad to help you with the issue you are facing today. I understand the difficulty.

    Remove items from Quick access.

    I would suggest you to follow the below steps.

    • Right click on the file or folder.
    • Select the option “unpin from the quick access”


    To pin items to an item already on the quick access bar.

    Follow the below steps.

    I would suggest you to create folder in the desktop screen & place all the files or folder which need to pin to the quick access.

    • Open the quick access.
    • Select the Desktop option.
    • Right click on the folder & select the option “pin to quick access”


    Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.



    Thank you.
     
    Mohammed AliAli, Sep 15, 2021
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  4. How to open a quick access folder in it's original location

    Documents folder disappearing from quick access menu in Windows 10

    Hello Rachel,



    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community.



    Along with the suggestion by KeithM-60601, I suggest you to try the below steps and let us know the status of the issue.




    • Press Windows + E keys on the keyboard to open
      File explorer and select This PC from the left side panel of the window.

    • Open the file/folder you want to pin to Quick access.

    • Right click on Quick access located on the left side panel of the window.

    • Check if the file/folder is pinned to Quick access.


    Your reply is most important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.



    Thank you.
     
    Likhitha V, Sep 15, 2021
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