You can clear the Quick access history for files and folders. If you prefer not to open the Quick access view every time you open File Explorer, you can change it to open This PC instead, and more.

You can make Windows File Explorer open to This PC, instead of Quick Access in Windows 11/10, using GPO< File Explorer Options or REGEDIT.

In addition to the files stored on your PC, File Explorer’s Quick Access mode displays even the cloud files you created with Office.com i.e., Office Online.

Windows 10 and Windows 11 offer a feature in File Explorer that gives you quick access to your most frequently used folders and recently used files. Let's check out how it works.

Quick Access: An upgraded Favorites section for the new File Explorer.

Set File Explorer to Open to Your Preferred Folder By default, File Explorer opens to the Home folder containing Quick Access, Favorites, and Recent Items sections. I wasn’t a fan of this setup ...

With the right code and edits to the Registry File, you can add access to the Control Panel directly into Windows 11 File Explorer.