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Discussions about recent folders on WindowsForum.com focus on the Quick Access feature in File Explorer, which displays recently accessed folders for convenient navigation. Users report issues with Windows not showing the most current folders in Quick Access, particularly in Windows 11, and seek ways to troubleshoot or customize this behavior. Topics also cover the history of recent folders in Windows 7's taskbar jump list and changes introduced in Windows 10 builds. Common themes include folder selection logic, missing recent folder lists, and restoring functionality after accidental removal. These threads provide practical advice for managing and troubleshooting recent folders in Windows.
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    Recent folders in quick access menu

    Does anyone know how Windows chooses which recent folders to display in the File Explorer's Quick Access menu? My software continuously displays slightly older folders, not the most recent ones. It randomly will add a new one however. I've tried opening folder several times in a row and it...
    • akperio
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    • bug report file explorer file management quick access recent folders tech support user experience windows 11 windows features windows pro
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 10 Build 9926: The Quick Access Feature and Changing File Explorer's Startup Folder

    Quick Access is a new File Explorer feature for Windows 10 that provides easy access to recent folders and files. read more Continue reading...
    • News
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    • build 9926 features file explorer quick access recent folders startup folder user interface windows 10
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds
  3. Heritz

    Windows 7 Lost my explorer taskbar icon recent function

    Ok, so you know that W7 by default includes an explorer shortcut in the taskbar to quickly access your libraries. If you right click the icon, it shows the most recent opened folders on explorer.exe. A couple of days ago, I missclicked "unpin this program from taskbar". So went to C:\Windows...
    • Heritz
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    • customization explorer history icons pinning recent folders restore taskbar troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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