"Windows 10 Quick Access Not Functioning, Not Responding, Slow to Launch"

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Overview - What Is Quick Access? Quick Access is a feature in various software applications and operating systems, primarily designed to provide users with easy and fast access to frequently used or important files, folders, and locations. It aims to streamline productivity by allowing users to bypass the need for navigating through multiple directories or using search functions. In Microsoft Windows, for example, Quick Access appears in File Explorer, displaying recently accessed files and favorite folders. Users can pin specific folders to ensure they always appear in the Quick Access list, making it simple to reach them with just a click. Similarly, in many email clients, Quick Access might include a list of frequently contacted people or commonly used folders. Other programs, such as productivity tools or file managers, may also implement Quick Access features to help users quickly find and open their essential items. The concept is universal across different platforms and serves as a time-saving tool for users accustomed to working with a variety of documents and directories.

Windows 10 introduced the Quick Access view in File Explorer. This is one of the new features of the operating system. Whenever you open a File Explorer window, you'll notice a list of frequently visited folders and recent files displayed in the navigation pane. It functions similarly to the old "Favorites" feature in Windows, allowing you to pin your favorite folders for convenient access. This feature is quite useful; however, some users report that their Quick Access is not functioning properly.

In a previous article, we discussed a method to address the issue of missing Quick Access folders in Windows 10. Today, we will delve into another "Quick Access" related problem - Quick Access not working, being broken, unresponsive, or experiencing extremely slow loading or opening times.

What to Do First When Quick Access Isn't Working

Each of the aforementioned Quick Access malfunctions would prevent you from accessing files and folders. Many users reported that for their initial attempt at resolution, they performed a system restore, resulting in the loss of several computer files and recently installed programs. To address Quick Access issues without the risk of losing your files, it's advisable to recover your data first. Download the Data Recovery Wizard tool on your Windows 10 PC. It will automatically launch after a successful installation.

Next, follow the detailed steps to recover files from Quick Access:

Two Solutions - Quick Access Not Functioning/Responding, Constantly Crashing

If you encounter issues with Quick Access not functioning properly, attempt to disable it and then re-enable it. Alternatively, you can manually delete some related %appdata% files.

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1. Disable Quick Access

You should request File Explorer to open files or folders to 'This PC' instead of 'Quick Access.'

1. Step 1: Open File Explorer, then click on "View" > "Options" > "Change folder and search options." This will open the Folder Options window. 2. Step 2: In the Privacy section, uncheck both "Show recently used files in Quick Access" and "Show frequently used folders in Quick Access." Click "Clear" to clear your File Explorer history. Finally, click "OK" to apply the changes.

2. Clear/Remove Related App Data Files

Step 1: Open File Explorer and paste the respective folder paths into the Address bar one by one, then press Enter.

• %AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\AutomaticDestinations
• %AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\CustomDestinations

Step 2: Select all the files in the opened folder and delete them.

You can also access this to delete them:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Ribbon

How to Troubleshoot Slow Loading or Opening of Quick Access in Windows

When Quick Access takes a long time to load or open, you need to tidy it up. In addition to clearing the File Explorer history and disabling Quick Access, perform one extra step to unpin large folders such as Desktop, Downloads, Windows, etc.

To remove a selected folder from Quick Access, simply right-click on the folder and select "Unpin from Quick Access".