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Y2K4_
Copper Contributor
Sep 29, 2021

Windows 11 File Explorer - User Profile Contacts directory

Description: Opening the Contacts folder causes the Windows 10 quick access buttons panel to appear

Affected versions: 22000.51 -> 22000.194

Steps to recreate issue:

  1. Open File Explorer and navigate to %userprofile% (or go up a directory and double click the folder with your username)
  2. Open the 'Contacts' folder

 

 

BUG

2 Replies

  • mohdadeeb's avatar
    mohdadeeb
    Iron Contributor
    May 31, 2026

    The Contacts folder is a legacy Windows directory that was used by older contact-management applications. In Windows 11, it's usually not actively used and is often empty. If you're backing up or migrating a user profile, it's still a good idea to check its contents before deleting it.

  • EwilVizard's avatar
    EwilVizard
    Occasional Reader
    May 31, 2026

    Still happens on 26200.8457. The toolbar stays after leaving the folder too