What is this part of Windows Explorer, and how do I control what folders appear or do not appear there?

Lots of threads about how to manage "This PC," but this is not that.

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I don't want folders appearing there, and/or I'd like to add folders there and pin them. How do I:

- Remove folders that are there now?

- Prevent Windows from adding folders there automatically?

- Add folders there myself?

Hi Jeff,

I am Dave, I will help you with this.

Open File Explorer, then at the top, click the 3 dots and open Options.

On the resulting dialog, in the Privacy section, turn off the option to show recently used folders, and apply that setting.

That twill stop windows adding those folders to the left pane in File Explorer.
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Last updated March 25, 2024 Views 63 Applies to: