Windows 10: How to unpin desktop from quick access, possible bug in windows core system logic

I have the option to unpin desktop from quick access but it does not work. I would like to unpin so that I can pin my C:/users/<username>/desktop because that's where my important files are. But I cannot remove the original desktop pin. It is confusing because it causes me to have two quick access elements for "desktop" but only one of them is the one that I want.I updated to the latest version of windows 10 and the problem still persists.Version 10.0.19045 Build 19045What I attempted:Right clicking "desktop" in quick access and clicking "unpin", See screenshot1.pngThe result is that d

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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.

 

Pin or Unpin Quick Access Locations in Windows 10  


What you originally posted below was from a jump list instead of Quick access that you just now posted above. Did you unpin the folder from within Quick access instead of a jump list? *Confused

Pin or Unpin Quick Access Locations in Windows 10 - Page 2 - Windows 10 General Tips Tutorials

 

Can't unpin network locations from quick access

Try this method of multi-selecting items and unpinning them.

• Click on the Quick access (blue star) icon.
  
• In the right pane, click on the item you want to remove.
  
• Press Ctrl and select another item (which works correctly.)
  
• Right-click on the selection, and click Unpin...