How Do I Add Recent Folders to Quick Access in Windows 10?
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How do I show recent folders in quick access?

To Pin Recent Folders to Quick Access in Windows 10,

Right-click on the pinned Recent folders entry in the left pane of File Explorer, and select Unpin from Quick Access from the context menu. Or, right-click the Recent folders item under Frequent Folders in the Quick Access folder.

How do I add recent files to quick access?

In this way, the folder acts more like the old Favorites menu of Windows 8.

  1. Add recent files to Quick Access in Windows 10. …
  2. Open an Explorer window. …
  3. Click File in the top left corner. …
  4. Uncheck ‘Show frequently used folders in Quick access’. …
  5. Drag and drop the file or folder you want to add into the Quick Access window.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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