Windows 10: Pin icons intermittently and incorrectly appear next to folders in QuickAccess left nav...

I have seen this occur on various computers, where note how the bottom several folders are not pinned, even though they show the pin icon to the right:Even though they appear correctly in the Home view in the main window, problem is limited to the left navigation area:Then, a few minutes later, it appears as it should, note the pins no longer appear on those bottom folders no idea what caused it to change:The appearing-as-pinned bug seems to come and go. Even though those folders show as pinned, they are correctly replaced by more recently used folders, so it appears the problem is purely a

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Can't Pin Downloads Folder to QuickAccess

Hi aielea,

Thanks for bringing this to our attention. We appreciate that you've taken the time to post your concern here in Microsoft Community Forum.

We understand that you are trying to fix your issue with, Can't Pin Downloads Folder to QuickAccess.

Don't worry, I am here to help.

By the way, I'd like you to try these steps below:

• Open the command windows by typing 'cmd'
  

• del /F /Q %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\*
  

• del /F /Q %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\AutomaticDestinations\*
  

• del /F /Q %APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\CustomDestinations\*
  
• (to be sure) restart your computer
  

This should fix the problem.

If not, just reply back to this thread.

Sincerely,



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How to make a Uber Hidden Folder

• Make a new folder.
• Change the icon to a blank icon. No icon should appear
• Rename the folder to a blank by pressing "alt + 255." (NOTE: Press 255 on the numpad) No text should appear.
• Your done! It is uber hidden. *Big Grin

 

Can't Pin Downloads Folder to QuickAccess

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