Windows 10: Windows Update removed all my Quick Access links

I have just run a Windows 10 update. Now I find my quick access links all GONE. Something I use daily. Now I have to stop and spend time setting this all back up. Why. Why would you do that? Why in the world would that disappear?


So annoying. Will this happen every update?


I did search here first. I do have File Explorer: view: options: Show recently used Folders and files ticked.


But what is missing as well are the 15 locations I have had PINNED for months.

:)

 

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.

 

Removing Quick Access


Hello @xy677,

If you are still trying to remove "Quick access" from the navigation pane, then double check the tutorial below to see if it may help. It includes a few more steps than what you have in your first post that may help.

Remove Quick access from Navigation Pane in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Customization Tutorials

 

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.