Personalization Add or Remove Folders in File Explorer Navigation Pane in Windows 11


Navigation_pane_banner.png

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Desktop, Documents, Downloads, Libraries, Music, Pictures, and/or Videos folder(s) in the File Explorer navigation pane when using "Show all folders" for all users in Windows 11.

The navigation pane is the far left pane in File Explorer used to find files, folders, and drives on your PC or network.

When you turn on Show all folders in the navigation pane, the Desktop, Documents, Downloads, Libraries, Music, Pictures, and Videos folders will always show in the navigation pane by default.

If you like, you can add and remove the Desktop, Documents, Downloads, Libraries, Music, Pictures, and/or Videos folder(s) in the File Explorer navigation pane with "Show all folders" turned on.


You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove folders in the File Explorer navigation pane with "Show all folders" turned on.


Thank you to JeepWillys58 and GermanKiwi for providing the registry locations used for this tutorial.




Contents

  • Option One: Add Folders in File Explorer Navigation Pane with "Show all folders" On
  • Option Two: Remove Folders in File Explorer Navigation Pane with "Show all folders" On


EXAMPLE: Folders in File Explorer Navigation Pane with "Show all folders"

Navigation_pane_folders-added.png
Navigation_pane_folders-removed.png





Option One

Add Folders in File Explorer Navigation Pane with "Show all folders" On


This is the default setting.


1 Do step 2 (Desktop), step 3 (Documents), step 4 (Downloads), step 5 (Libraries), step 6 (Music), step 7 (Pictures), or step 8 (Videos) for the folder(s) you want to add (restore).


 2. Add Desktop folder to "Show all folders" Navigation Pane

A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the .reg file below, and go to step 9 below.​

Add_Desktop_folder_to_File_Explorer_Navigation_Pane_with_show_all_folders.reg​


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code: 
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\NonEnum]
"{B4BFCC3A-DB2C-424C-B029-7FE99A87C641}"=-

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\{B4BFCC3A-DB2C-424C-B029-7FE99A87C641}]
"HiddenByDefault"=-


 3. Add Documents folder to "Show all folders" Navigation Pane

A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the .reg file below, and go to step 9 below.​

Add_Documents_folder_to_File_Explorer_Navigation_Pane_with_show_all_folders.reg​


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code: 
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\NonEnum]
"{A8CDFF1C-4878-43be-B5FD-F8091C1C60D0}"=-

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\{A8CDFF1C-4878-43be-B5FD-F8091C1C60D0}]
"HiddenByDefault"=-


 4. Add Downloads folder to "Show all folders" Navigation Pane

A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the .reg file below, and go to step 9 below.​

Add_Downloads_folder_to_File_Explorer_Navigation_Pane_with_show_all_folders.reg​


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code: 
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\NonEnum]
"{374DE290-123F-4565-9164-39C4925E467B}"=-

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\{374DE290-123F-4565-9164-39C4925E467B}]
"HiddenByDefault"=-


 5. Add Libraries to "Show all folders" Navigation Pane

A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the .reg file below, and go to step 9 below.​

Add_Libraries_folder_to_File_Explorer_Navigation_Pane_with_show_all_folders.reg​


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code: 
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\NonEnum]
"{031E4825-7B94-4dc3-B131-E946B44C8DD5}"=-

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\{031E4825-7B94-4dc3-B131-E946B44C8DD5}]
"HiddenByDefault"=-


 6. Add Music folder to "Show all folders" Navigation Pane

A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the .reg file below, and go to step 9 below.​

Add_Music_folder_to_File_Explorer_Navigation_Pane_with_show_all_folders.reg​


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code: 
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\NonEnum]
"{1CF1260C-4DD0-4ebb-811F-33C572699FDE}"=-

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\{1CF1260C-4DD0-4ebb-811F-33C572699FDE}]
"HiddenByDefault"=-


 7. Add Pictures folder to "Show all folders" Navigation Pane

A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the .reg file below, and go to step 9 below.​

Add_Pictures_folder_to_File_Explorer_Navigation_Pane_with_show_all_folders.reg​


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code: 
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\NonEnum]
"{3ADD1653-EB32-4cb0-BBD7-DFA0ABB5ACCA}"=-

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\{3ADD1653-EB32-4cb0-BBD7-DFA0ABB5ACCA}]
"HiddenByDefault"=-


 8. Add Videos folder to "Show all folders" Navigation Pane

A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the .reg file below, and go to step 9 below.​

Add_Videos_folder_to_File_Explorer_Navigation_Pane_with_show_all_folders.reg​


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code: 
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\NonEnum]
"{A0953C92-50DC-43bf-BE83-3742FED03C9C}"=-

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\{A0953C92-50DC-43bf-BE83-3742FED03C9C}]
"HiddenByDefault"=-

9 Save the .reg file to your desktop.

10 Double click/tap on the downloaded .reg file to merge it.

11 When prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve the merge.

12 If changes are not applied immediately, then either restart explorer process, sign out and sign in, or restart the computer to apply.

13 You can now delete the downloaded .reg file(s) if you like.




Option Two

Remove Folders in File Explorer Navigation Pane with "Show all folders" On


1 Do step 2 (Desktop), step 3 (Documents), step 4 (Downloads), step 5 (Libraries), step 6 (Music), step 7 (Pictures), or step 8 (Videos) for the folder(s) you want to remove.


 2. Remove Desktop folder from "Show all folders" Navigation Pane

A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the .reg file below, and go to step 9 below.​

Remove_Desktop_folder_from_File_Explorer_Navigation_Pane_with_show_all_folders.reg​


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code: 
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\NonEnum]
"{B4BFCC3A-DB2C-424C-B029-7FE99A87C641}"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\{A0953C92-50DC-43bf-BE83-3742FED03C9C}]
"HiddenByDefault"=dword:00000001


 3. Remove Documents folder from "Show all folders" Navigation Pane

A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the .reg file below, and go to step 9 below.​

Remove_Documents_folder_from_File_Explorer_Navigation_Pane_with_show_all_folders.reg​


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code: 
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\NonEnum]
"{A8CDFF1C-4878-43be-B5FD-F8091C1C60D0}"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\{A8CDFF1C-4878-43be-B5FD-F8091C1C60D0}]
"HiddenByDefault"=dword:00000001


 4. Remove Downloads folder from "Show all folders" Navigation Pane

A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the .reg file below, and go to step 9 below.​

Remove_Downloads_folder_from_File_Explorer_Navigation_Pane_with_show_all_folders.reg​


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code: 
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\NonEnum]
"{374DE290-123F-4565-9164-39C4925E467B}"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\{374DE290-123F-4565-9164-39C4925E467B}]
"HiddenByDefault"=dword:00000001


 5. Remove Libraries from "Show all folders" Navigation Pane

A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the .reg file below, and go to step 9 below.​

Remove_Libraries_folder_from_File_Explorer_Navigation_Pane_with_show_all_folders.reg​


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code: 
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\NonEnum]
"{031E4825-7B94-4dc3-B131-E946B44C8DD5}"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\{031E4825-7B94-4dc3-B131-E946B44C8DD5}]
"HiddenByDefault"=dword:00000001


 6. Remove Music folder from "Show all folders" Navigation Pane

A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the .reg file below, and go to step 9 below.​

Remove_Music_folder_from_File_Explorer_Navigation_Pane_with_show_all_folders.reg​


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code: 
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\NonEnum]
"{1CF1260C-4DD0-4ebb-811F-33C572699FDE}"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\{1CF1260C-4DD0-4ebb-811F-33C572699FDE}]
"HiddenByDefault"=dword:00000001


 7. Remove Pictures folder from "Show all folders" Navigation Pane

A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the .reg file below, and go to step 9 below.​

Remove_Pictures_folder_from_File_Explorer_Navigation_Pane_with_show_all_folders.reg​


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code: 
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\NonEnum]
"{3ADD1653-EB32-4cb0-BBD7-DFA0ABB5ACCA}"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\{3ADD1653-EB32-4cb0-BBD7-DFA0ABB5ACCA}]
"HiddenByDefault"=dword:00000001


 8. Remove Videos folder from "Show all folders" Navigation Pane

A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the .reg file below, and go to step 9 below.​

Remove_Videos_folder_from_File_Explorer_Navigation_Pane_with_show_all_folders.reg​


(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code: 
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\NonEnum]
"{A0953C92-50DC-43bf-BE83-3742FED03C9C}"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\{A0953C92-50DC-43bf-BE83-3742FED03C9C}]
"HiddenByDefault"=dword:00000001

9 Save the .reg file to your desktop.

10 Double click/tap on the downloaded .reg file to merge it.

11 When prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve the merge.

12 If changes are not applied immediately, then either restart explorer process, sign out and sign in, or restart the computer to apply.

13 You can now delete the downloaded .reg file(s) if you like.


That's it,
Shawn Brink


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this two has been bugging me since it was introduced. thank you so much.

reg add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\NonEnum" /v "{1CF1260C-4DD0-4ebb-811F-33C572699FDE}" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f
# Music
reg add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\NonEnum" /v "{A0953C92-50DC-43bf-BE83-3742FED03C9C}" /t REG_DWORD /d "1" /f
# Videos
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021
I don't think those registry keys apply anymore, at least on my machine. I tried to remove the libraries, for example, and that key didn't exist. So, I added it, and just for good measure, I tried dword values of both 0 and 1. It didn't have any effect. Anyone know how to do this now?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
Georgia_ said:
I don't think those registry keys apply anymore, at least on my machine. I tried to remove the libraries, for example, and that key didn't exist. So, I added it, and just for good measure, I tried dword values of both 0 and 1. It didn't have any effect. Anyone know how to do this now?
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Hello Georgia, :alien:

Just to note, these only apply when "Show all folders" is turned on for the navigation pane.

Just to confirm, did you restart the explorer process or restart the computer afterwards to apply?
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps Download and 35 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Surface Laptop 7 Copilot+ PC
    CPU
    Snapdragon X Elite (12 core) 3.42 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15" HDR
    Screen Resolution
    2496 x 1664
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SSD
    Internet Speed
    Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
I did have "Show all folders" turned on, and after adding the registry entry, I restarted File Explorer. I didn't restart the computer.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
Georgia_ said:
I did have "Show all folders" turned on, and after adding the registry entry, I restarted File Explorer. I didn't restart the computer.
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Does it apply after restarting the computer?
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps Download and 35 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Surface Laptop 7 Copilot+ PC
    CPU
    Snapdragon X Elite (12 core) 3.42 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15" HDR
    Screen Resolution
    2496 x 1664
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SSD
    Internet Speed
    Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Brink said:
Does it apply after restarting the computer?
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Hi Brink, I can confirm that the reg edits for Option 2 (removing the folders) no longer work with Windows 11, when "Show all folders" is enabled. Rather, the folders in question remain visible in the Nav Pane.

I'm running Windows 11 23H2, build 22631.3810

However, I have good news: I figured out how to remove those folders from "Show all folders" via a different part of the Registry! You can use the following instead - this works perfectly for me:

Code: 
# Desktop
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\{B4BFCC3A-DB2C-424C-B029-7FE99A87C641}]
"HiddenByDefault"=dword:00000001

# Documents
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\{A8CDFF1C-4878-43be-B5FD-F8091C1C60D0}]
"HiddenByDefault"=dword:00000001

# Downloads
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\{374DE290-123F-4565-9164-39C4925E467B}]
"HiddenByDefault"=dword:00000001

# Music
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\{1CF1260C-4DD0-4ebb-811F-33C572699FDE}]
"HiddenByDefault"=dword:00000001

# Pictures
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\{3ADD1653-EB32-4cb0-BBD7-DFA0ABB5ACCA}]
"HiddenByDefault"=dword:00000001

# Videos
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\{A0953C92-50DC-43bf-BE83-3742FED03C9C}]
"HiddenByDefault"=dword:00000001

And here are some additional folders that I personally prefer to remove from "Show all folders":

Code: 
# Libraries
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\{031E4825-7B94-4dc3-B131-E946B44C8DD5}]
"HiddenByDefault"=dword:00000001

# User Profile Folder
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\{59031a47-3f72-44a7-89c5-5595fe6b30ee}]
"HiddenByDefault"=dword:00000001

# Gallery
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\{e88865ea-0e1c-4e20-9aa6-edcd0212c87c}]
"HiddenByDefault"=dword:00000001

I hope that's helpful to anyone else wanting to hide these folders :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell
Hello @GermanKiwi, and welcome. :alien:

Just to confirm, did you restart the explorer process or sign out/in afterwards to apply the REG files in the tutorial?

I just tested on build 26244 (Canary), and the REG files in the tutorial still worked for me.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps Download and 35 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Surface Laptop 7 Copilot+ PC
    CPU
    Snapdragon X Elite (12 core) 3.42 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15" HDR
    Screen Resolution
    2496 x 1664
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SSD
    Internet Speed
    Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4
    Browser
    Chrome and Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Brink said:
Hello @GermanKiwi, and welcome. :alien:

Just to confirm, did you restart the explorer process or sign out/in afterwards to apply the REG files in the tutorial?

I just tested on build 26244 (Canary), and the REG files in the tutorial still worked for me.
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I restarted Explorer, but I did not sign out/in.

Do the original REG files (for removing the folders) only work when you sign out and back in? That would seem odd to me, given that all the other REG files for showing/hiding folders in the Navigation Pane, and in This PC, work either immediately or at least only by restarting Explorer.

In any case: the REG edits I've shared above work immediately - no need to even restart Explorer - so I guess they can be an alternative solution.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell
GermanKiwi said:
I restarted Explorer, but I did not sign out/in.

Do the original REG files (for removing the folders) only work when you sign out and back in? That would seem odd to me, given that all the other REG files for showing/hiding folders in the Navigation Pane, and in This PC, work either immediately or at least only by restarting Explorer.

In any case: the REG edits I've shared above work immediately - no need to even restart Explorer - so I guess they can be an alternative solution.
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Sometimes the REG files currently in the tutorial will work immediately, but you may need to restart explorer process, sign out and sign in, or restart the computer to apply.

I'll most likely go ahead and add the locations you mentioned soon to be thorough.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self build
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING (11GB GDDR5X)
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G75 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3 wall mounted
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gbps Download and 35 Mbps Upload
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender and Malwarebytes Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    CyberPower CP1500PFCLCD
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Surface Laptop 7 Copilot+ PC
    CPU
    Snapdragon X Elite (12 core) 3.42 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB LPDDR5x-7467 MHz
    Monitor(s) Displays
    15" HDR
    Screen Resolution
    2496 x 1664
    Hard Drives
    1 TB SSD
    Internet Speed
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Brink said:
Sometimes the REG files currently in the tutorial will work immediately, but you may need to restart explorer process, sign out and sign in, or restart the computer to apply.

I'll most likely go ahead and add the locations you mentioned soon to be thorough.
Click to expand...

...I just tested further, and you're right - your REG edits for removing the folders do work when I sign out of Windows and sign back in again. Referring to the ones located here:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\NonEnum]

So that seems to confirm that we have two methods for achieving the same thing:

1) Add the REG keys mentioned in Option 2 then sign out and back in - these are located here:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\NonEnum]

2) Alternatively, use the REG keys from my comment above, which work instantly without even needing to restart Explorer - they are located here:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace]

As they say, "there's more than one way to skin a cat" - at least in this case, this holds true!
 

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When you have the show all files on, the NameSpace section will control the top part of Explorer, the NonEnum will remove them from the left hand pane
Good job guys, saved me an afternoon
File Explorer is so clean now...
Ron
 

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This is great. Now, if only it was possible to move my "Quick Access" items out of the "Home" folder. Or at least to make it such that the "Home" folder is by default always expanded when I open the file explorer. Does anyone know how to achieve one of these two effects?
 

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Linus said:
This is great. Now, if only it was possible to move my "Quick Access" items out of the "Home" folder. Or at least to make it such that the "Home" folder is by default always expanded when I open the file explorer. Does anyone know how to achieve one of these two effects?
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Hello Linus, and welcome. :alien:

You can set File Explorer to open to "Home" by default if that may help.

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Change Folder to Open File Explorer to by Default in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to set File Explorer to open to either This PC, Home (Quick access), OneDrive, Downloads, or a custom location by default for your account in Windows 11. File Explorer opens to Home (Quick access) by default in Window 11, but you can change File Explorer to open...
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Brink said:
You can set File Explorer to open to "Home" by default if that may help.
Click to expand...
Thanks for the warm welcome and the instant answer. :-)
You are right, I guess this is my best bet as the "This PC" start view is not vital to me. (y)
 

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Linus said:
Thanks for the warm welcome and the instant answer. :-)
You are right, I guess this is my best bet as the "This PC" start view is not vital to me. (y)
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You're most welcome. :shawn:
 

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Linus said:
Now, if only it was possible to move my "Quick Access" items out of the "Home" folder.
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Add or Remove Quick Access in File Explorer Home in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Quick access section in File Explorer Home for all users in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 build 22593, Quick access in File Explorer (Win+E) is now called Home. The name Quick access has been repurposed for the pinned/frequent Folders...
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Hm, the reason I switched to the "Show all folders" view was because it seemed to be the only cure for the issue with "Quick access" links to folders within the User Profile Folder not expanding (see Windows 11 - Explorer - Navigation Pane not expanding or File Explorer wont expand to folder).

But now what happens after I have removed the folders like e.g. "Downloads" or "Music" from the side pane?
When I click on links to these folders in my "Quick access" it does not expand to my User Profile Folder, but instead the folders magically re-appear in the side pane. :crys:

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I miss Windows 10...
 

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@Linus

Try this one...

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Add or Remove Home in Navigation Pane of File Explorer in Windows 11

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It's definitely do-able...

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@Ghot Thanks, but I think there is a misunderstanding.

My goal would be:
- See "Quick access" links in navigation pane.
- Clicking a "Quick access" link expands the navigation pane to the respective folder (in its actual parent folder!) even when it is, say, the Downloads folder in my user profile folder.

Sounds easy but apparently not possible. 😢
 

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