Method 1: Remove Quick Access from File Explorer in Windows 10 v1607 or Higher In this tutorial we’ll show you 2 simple ways to remove Quick Access from File Explorer’s navigation pane in Windows 10. But if you don’t like Quick Access or you’d prefer to see a traditional navigation pane, you can hide or remove it entirely.
The Quick Access section is available at the left side of the navigation pane in File Explorer, which gives you an easy way to access your frequently used folders or files.