[Solved] - Missing Files/Folders in Windows 10 Quick Access

"Quick Access Files/Folders Missing" 翻译成英文是 "Quick Access Files/Folders 缺失"。

Case 1. "Hey, I noticed that both my Frequent Folders and Recent Files in Quick Access have vanished. I don't recall what adjustments I made. Could you please指导我如何解决Windows 10 Quick Access文件和文件夹丢失的问题？我甚至无法在原始位置搜索一些固定的文件。真是糟糕的一天！"

Case 2. "I'm encountering a peculiar issue with pinned folders in Quick Access after upgrading to Windows 10. The user's pinned folders in Quick Access vanish, although this problem doesn't affect everyone." (from TechNet)

• If you've lost recent files or frequently used folders, follow Fix 1 to recover your data.
• If your Quick Access pins are missing, proceed with Fix 2 to resolve this issue.
• If you're unsure where the problem originated, work through the provided solutions sequentially.

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How Does Windows 10's Quick Access Feature Showcase Files and Folders?

Upon upgrading to Windows 10, users gain access to a new feature in File Explorer called Quick Access. This feature organizes your computer files into two categories: Frequent Folders and Recent Files. These sections are static, and this is the typical view you encounter when browsing within Quick Access.

某些用户发现这个区域不再显示他们最近打开的文件，这给他们带来了很大的不便。他们急于了解为什么文件和文件夹不再显示，或者甚至丢失。

To address this bothersome issue, we offer the following practical solutions:

Fix 1: Recover Windows 10 Quick Access Recent Files/Folders

If Quick Access does not display permanently deleted files or folders, this solution is recommended. It's important to note that you cannot directly delete files from the Quick Access area. However, once files are removed, they will no longer be displayed. This is the reason why some users don't see them, leading to the assumption that it's a bug. Can you recall any specific events that might have eliminated all recently deleted files? For instance, a virus infection, disk formatting, or partition loss?

In such a case, your only option might be to attempt a system restore to recover missing files or folders to Quick Access. However, this is not recommended, as it will result in the loss of additional saved data and installed programs.

Attempt to recover deleted files and re-pin them to Quick Access. You'll need a trustworthy tool like Data Recovery Wizard. This user-friendly software can retrieve recent files in just three simple steps. It can undo the deletion of files, photos, pictures, images, audio, and videos from a USB flash drive, HDD, and external hard drive.

Follow the steps outlined below to recover permanently deleted files and folders from Quick Access:

Step 1. Choose a location and begin scanning

Launch the Data Recovery Wizard tool, hover over the partition or drive where the deleted files were originally stored. Click on "Scan" to locate the lost files.

Step 2. Select the files you want to recover Translation: Step 2. Choose the files you wish to recover

Once the scan is complete, select the deleted files you wish to recover. You can click on the filter option to display only the specific file types you're interested in. If you recall the file name, you can also use the "Search files or folders" box - this is the quickest way to locate the target file.

Step 3. Preview and recover deleted files

预览可恢复的文件。然后，选择要恢复的文件并点击“恢复”，将文件存储到新的存储位置，而不是之前丢失数据的磁盘。

将文件夹固定到快速访问：

Right-click on the desired files and choose "Pin to Quick Access."

Fix 2: Advanced Troubleshooting - Missing Quick Access Pins

Sometimes the issue occurs when some accidental operation disables grouping for Quick Access. To restore the missing recent items, you have two options to proceed.

Option 1: Reset Quick Access Folders

1. Right-click on the Quick Access icon. 2. Click "Options" and then select the "View" tab. 3. Click "Reset Folders" and confirm by clicking "OK".

Option 2: Enable Recent Folders in Windows 10 Quick Access

Open the File Explorer and type the following code in the Address Bar, then press "Enter".

```javascript $(function() { $('.click_copy_box .click_button').click(function() { var self = $(this); var Url2 = $(this).parent().find('textarea'); Url2.val(Url2.val()); Url2.select(); document.execCommand("Copy"); $(this).html('Copied'); setTimeout(function() { self.html('Click to copy'); Url2.blur(); }, 3000); }) }) ``` This is a JavaScript code snippet using jQuery library. It defines a function that runs when the page is loaded. The function attaches a click event handler to elements with the class 'click_button' inside a '.click_copy_box' container. When clicked, the function selects the content of the nearest textarea, copies it to the clipboard using `document.execCommand("Copy")`, changes the button text to 'Copied' for 3 seconds, and then reverts the button text back to 'Click to copy'. The textarea is also blurred to remove the selection after 3 seconds.

This will open the "Recent" folder's shell. Click "Pin to Quick access" in the ribbon to add it to the Quick access section. If desired, you can move the pinned item to the top of the Quick access hierarchy by dragging it there.

Conclusion

The issue of missing files in Windows 10's Quick Access typically arises without any prior indication. You might not even have the opportunity to prepare for it. However, when files go missing from the Quick Access list, you can recover them yourself. Data recovery software tools are capable of effectively restoring lost or deleted files, photos, audio, music, and emails from any storage device.