delete folder from left column in Windows Explorer


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I cannot delete a folder in Windows Explorer. I have tried selecting the folder, then pressing the "delete" key. I have tried changing the attributes e.g. "read only" and "hidden". I tried "remove from Quick access". What should I try next? Thanks!

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Have you tried selecting Unpin from Quick Access option from context menu and what error you do see when you do?
 

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That option does not appear. I tried selecting "Remove from Quick access".
 

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HP Spectre
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Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-10510U CPU @ 1.80GHz 2.30 GHz
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Any error message?
 

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AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
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Erica6
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
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Realtek ALC671
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Samsung SyncMaster U28E590
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3840 x 2160
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SAMSUNG MZVLQ1T0HALB-000H1

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Windows 11AMD Ryzen 7 5700GMicron Technology DDR4-3200 16GBNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
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Windows 11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
HP Pavilion
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
Motherboard
Erica6
Memory
Micron Technology DDR4-3200 16GB
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
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Realtek ALC671
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Samsung SyncMaster U28E590
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3840 x 2160
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Try Folder Options and clear File Explorer history and untick "show frequently used folders.

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Thanks FreeBooter and Fabler2! Clearing the file explorer history worked like a charm.
 

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Windows 11 HomeIntel(R) Core(TM) i7-10510U CPU @ 1.80GHz 2.3...16.0 GB (15.7 GB usable)
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Windows 11 Home
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
HP Spectre
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-10510U CPU @ 1.80GHz 2.30 GHz
Memory
16.0 GB (15.7 GB usable)
You are very welcome!
 

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Windows 11AMD Ryzen 7 5700GMicron Technology DDR4-3200 16GBNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
OS
Windows 11
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Manufacturer/Model
HP Pavilion
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
Motherboard
Erica6
Memory
Micron Technology DDR4-3200 16GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Sound Card
Realtek ALC671
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung SyncMaster U28E590
Screen Resolution
3840 x 2160
Hard Drives
SAMSUNG MZVLQ1T0HALB-000H1
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