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Method 1: Remove Recent Files and Frequent Folders (Easiest)

Before we dive into the process, let's briefly discuss why you might want to remove Quick Access: remove quick access

By following these steps, you should be able to remove Quick Access from File Explorer and customize your navigation pane to better suit your needs. Method 1: Remove Recent Files and Frequent Folders

If you want the sidebar to be cleaner and remove "Quick Access" or "Home" entirely, you can unpin it from the navigation pane. Open File Explorer. Click the menu at the top. Select Options -> Change folder and search options . Switch to the View tab. remove quick access