Windows 10: Windows deletes my FILE EXPLORER Quick Access folder list and Recent Files list

Discus and support Windows deletes my FILE EXPLORER Quick Access folder list and Recent Files list in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; In the last 6 months Windows has, on three or four occasions, deleted both my FILE EXPLORER 'Quick Access' folder list and 'Recent Files' list. Why... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Jerry in MY, Mar 22, 2021.

  1. JERRY IN MY
    Jerry in MY Win User

    Windows deletes my FILE EXPLORER Quick Access folder list and Recent Files list


    In the last 6 months Windows has, on three or four occasions, deleted both my FILE EXPLORER 'Quick Access' folder list and 'Recent Files' list.

    Why does this happen, and how can I stop it?


    It doesn't happen very often but when it does it is very frustrating - and so unnecessary.

    Thanks so much to anyone who can help.

    :)
     
    Jerry in MY, Mar 22, 2021
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  2. SLOZOMBY
    slozomby Win User

    Recent File List

    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file1

    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file2
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file3
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file4
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file5
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file6
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file7
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file8
    Remove-ItemProperty -Path "Registry::HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion
    \Applets\Paint\Recent File List" -name file9
    ...

    you get the idea. ( too lazy to put it in a for loop and test it.

    or just open regedit and remove all the fileX from that key.
     
    slozomby, Mar 22, 2021
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  3. EIDAIRAMAN1
    eidairaman1 Win User
    eidairaman1, Mar 22, 2021
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  4. 95VIPER
    95Viper Win User

    Windows deletes my FILE EXPLORER Quick Access folder list and Recent Files list

    95Viper, Mar 22, 2021
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