Windows 10: How to *REALLY* completely disable Quick Access in Windows 10?

Please, note: I do not want to merely disable Quick Access just from File Explorer (this is EASY), I want to completely eliminate any chance of "Quick Access" reappering in any place in Windows 10, I do not want any shortcut of this feature anywhere !!!

The problem is that all "fixes" to remove it make "Quick Access" disappear only from File Explorer, but after a few reboots an annoying "Quick Access" icon appears on the Windows desktop, and that's irritating!






Does anyone have any ideas on how to remove Quick Access forever from anywhere?


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Disable "Quick Access"

You may try the steps listed for
v1607 here, and reverse the earlier method you used to disable Qa.

 

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.

 

update about Quick Access not responding

Hello,

To troubleshoot your concern, we suggest that you try to follow the steps provided below:

• Disable Quick Access.
• Re-enable Quick Access.
• Restart your computer, and see if it helps.

• For you to customize the Quick Access Toolbar, click
  here.

Let us know how it goes.

Regards.