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MatthewRobertson
Sep 02, 2024Copper Contributor
Desktop icons are disappearing from Quick Access - Why is this happening?
Hello there! I am seeking assistance. The issue I am encountering is related to my Desktop icon continually vanishing from the quick access menu. The Desktop icon is located in C:\Users\Asus directo...
MazExpert
Sep 05, 2024Copper Contributor
Hello Matthew!
Option 1:
Clear and Reset Quick Access Folders in Command Prompt:
* Open Command Prompt.
* Copy and paste the command below into the command prompt, and press Enter
del /f /s /q /a "%AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\AutomaticDestinations\f01b4d95cf55d32a.automaticDestina tions-ms"
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Option 2:
Clear and Reset Quick Access Folders in File Explorer
* Open File Explorer (Win+E).
* Perform the following actions.
- Click/tap on the icon to the left in the address bar of File Explorer.
- Copy and paste %AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Recent\AutomaticDestinations into the address bar, and press Enter.
- Delete (Ctrl+D) the f01b4d95cf55d32a.automaticDestinations-ms file in the AutomaticDestinations folder.