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Windows 10 Quick Access - Folders grouped separately sometimes

In Windows 10, Quick Access is really great. I like the fluidity of it. Here's my question: sometimes (most of the time for me) folders are integrated into the list of recent files (20 recent files/folders), and sometimes folders are grouped separately (8 recent folders, then 20 recent files). I can actually click on several folders and convince W10 to do the separate grouping. I prefer the separate grouping, but when I am mainly working in files, they go away and show files and folders together. Is there a way to default to show the folders grouped separately from the files. I'll try to post screen caps if that helps. Thanks!

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This happens due to corrupted saved folder views in the registry.

It can be fixed by deleting the keys that store folder views.  If you don't mind losing all saved folder views, the fix is quick.

  1. Open Registry Editor
  2. Close all open File Explorer windows.
  3. In Regedit, navigate to HKCU\SOFTWARE\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell
  4. Delete the subkeys named BagMRU and Bags.
  5. Close Regedit.
  6. Right-click the Taskbar & launch Task Manager.
  7. Scroll down to locate the Windows Explorer background process.
  8. Right-click & select Restart.

 That's it.  Launching File Explorer should now show Quick Access in it's proper view.

Keith

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Last updated May 14, 2024 Views 5,908 Applies to: