File Explorer Only Showing Quick Access Updated May 2026

File Explorer Only Showing Quick Access? Here’s How to Fix It

You click the File Explorer icon on your taskbar, expecting to see your drives (C:, D:, etc.), but instead, you’re greeted by the "Quick Access" view. While Quick Access is handy for recent files and frequent folders, many of us prefer the classic "This PC" layout. file explorer only showing quick access

This isn’t a bug; it’s actually a setting. Microsoft introduced Quick Access as the default in Windows 10 and 11 to speed up access to frequently used folders. However, if you use a fresh user profile, a new PC, or reset your settings, it defaults back to Quick Access. expecting to see your drives (C:

Drop a comment below—team "This PC" or team "Quick Access"? a new PC