Windows 10: Unpinning Desktop from Quick Access on Windows 11

I recently purchased a new laptop and it was shipped with Windows 11. I'm still getting used to the changes, but for some reason I cannot unpin my desktop from "Quick access". All other folders work normally, but the Desktop won't budge. Ideas?I'm happy to post more details if that will help.

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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

 

Desktop will not unpin.

Hey mate,

You could unpin the folder from quick access to remove it.

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/2...dows-10-a.html