How to really get rid of Quick Access in Win 11 file explorer?

How to really get rid of Quick Access in Win 11 file explorer?

Let many folks, after going to Windows 11 I have been plagued by bloat ware and unneeded features. I recently came across this helpful guide in a Microsoft chat room dated April 3, 2024: 

“I've read the prior posts on getting rid of Quick Access in File Explorer, which say to click the three dots … click Options, select the General tab, then uncheck the boxes under Privacy. THIS DOES NOT WORK - - Quick Access still shows for me.

“The best method I've found is to go into the General tab in Options then change "Open File Explorer to:" from "Home" to "This PC". It's the closest I've gotten to getting rid of another unneeded "feature" of Widows 11 (one down, many more to go). I encourage others to try it.”

This fix worked for me. Thank heavens.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/4032015/how-to-really-get-rid-of-quick-access-in-win-11-fi 

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