Solved How to customise quick access folders in "Save As" dialog?


itm60

itm60

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Is there any way to customise the default list of folders that is presented when the "Save As" dialog is invoked?
In the example below, I clicked the Download option in the Chrome PDF browser, and it presented me with the suggested folders shown in the red triangle. This is the list that I want to customise, as many of those on the list are never used by me, and there are others which I would like to add to the list as I use them alot.

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Ah OK thanks - I thought I'd tried that but I must have missed those options last time.
What is the difference between the list of folders above the grey line and the one below the grey line?
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    Gigabyte
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Processor with Wraith Prism RGB LED C
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B450 Aorus Elite
    Memory
    32GB
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    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER 6GB Twin Fan
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    AOC Q27B3MA
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    Corsair Builder Series CX600
itm60 said:
What is the difference between the list of folders above the grey line and the one below the grey line?
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The ones above are the default User folders, the ones below are User pinned, henceforth the Pushpin icon.

NOTE:
If you unpin them from a Save dialog, they will also disappear from the Navigation Pane under This PC.
 

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System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11
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    PC/Desktop
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    ASUS ROG Strix
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    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
Thanks. I don't find the default user folders very useful (and never use them). Is there any way of removing them from this display, to make more room for the Quick Access folders which I have more control over?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Gigabyte
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Processor with Wraith Prism RGB LED C
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B450 Aorus Elite
    Memory
    32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER 6GB Twin Fan
    Sound Card
    Onboard Realtek audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AOC Q27B3MA
    Screen Resolution
    2550x1440
    PSU
    Corsair Builder Series CX600
itm60 said:
Is there any way of removing them from this display...
Click to expand...
www.elevenforum.com

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

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove Home in the navigation pane of File Explorer for your account or all users in Windows 11. Home in the navigation pane is the default homepage of File Explorer (Win+E) that allows you to quickly access and view your pinned/frequent locations...
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Add or Remove Gallery in File Explorer Navigation Pane in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove Gallery in the navigation pane of File Explorer for your account or all users in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 version 22H2 KB5030310 Build 22621.2361, Microsoft is introducing Gallery, a new feature in File Explorer designed to make it...
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Add or Remove OneDrive in Navigation Pane of File Explorer in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove OneDrive in the navigation pane of File Explorer for your account or all users in Windows 11. OneDrive is built-in to Windows 11 by default. With OneDrive, you can sync files between your computer and the cloud, so you can get to your files from...
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Again, they will be removed from the Navigation Pane in every view!
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix
  • Operating System
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
Also:

www.elevenforum.com

Pin to Quick Access and Unpin from Quick Access in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to Pin to Quick access and Unpin from Quick access local and network folders, drives, libraries, OneDrive, This PC, Recycle Bin, etc... locations for your account in Windows 11. Quick access in the navigation pane of File Explorer (Win+E) allows you to quickly...
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To pin folders that you do want to have Quick Access to.
 

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    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
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    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
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    5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
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    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
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    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
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    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    1000/400Mbps
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    All sorts
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    Kaspersky Premium
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    I’m on a horse.
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    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
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    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
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    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
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    M.2 512GB
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Many thanks - that seems to have done the trick!
I'm surprised that it required reg edits to do that - I'm glad that I didn't spend hours trying to work out how to do it!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Gigabyte
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 2700X Processor with Wraith Prism RGB LED C
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte B450 Aorus Elite
    Memory
    32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER 6GB Twin Fan
    Sound Card
    Onboard Realtek audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AOC Q27B3MA
    Screen Resolution
    2550x1440
    PSU
    Corsair Builder Series CX600
Reg edits make the world of Windows go round.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build 22631.5335
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Sin-built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    5 x LG 25MS500-B - 1 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
    Screen Resolution
    All over the place
    Hard Drives
    Too many to list.
    OS on Samsung 1TB 870 QVO SATA
    PSU
    Silverstone 1500
    Case
    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
    Keyboard
    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
    Mouse
    Logitech: G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
    Internet Speed
    1000/400Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
    Antivirus
    Kaspersky Premium
    Other Info
    I’m on a horse.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4249
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
    CPU
    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Antivirus
    Defender / Malwarebytes
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.
I actually don't use the Navigation Pane at all, so I've cleared it.
As far as Chrome is concerned, all my Saves, Downloads, etc. go to one place only, that's the only thing I've pinned to the Quick Access, and directed Chrome to send them there.

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My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS ROG Strix
  • Operating System
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS VivoBook
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