Information in this article applies exclusively to Windows 10.

OpenWindows File Explorerand selectQuick Accessin the left pane to see your frequently used files and folders.

The folders and files that show in Quick Access are those you use most frequently or recently.

Quick access

Alternatively, right-hit the file and selectPin to Quick Access.

you’re free to also remove folders fromQuick Access.

Right-tap the file you want to remove and chooseUnpin from Quick Access.

Pin to quick access

In theFolder Optionswindow, snag the drop-down menu next toOpen File Explorer toand selectThis PC.

Select thedown arrowin the top-left corner of File Explorer to configure the Quick Access toolbar.

Unpin from quick access

Change folder and search options

In the Folder Options window, select the drop-down menu next to Open File Explorer to and select This PC

Folder Options Apply and OK

Clear button

Down arrow in the top-left corner of File Explorer to configure the Quick Access toolbar