Quick Access is a location in File Explorer where you can pin the folders that you open most frequently. Apart from that, it also shows the recently opened folders. Quick Access is available on the left pane in File Explorer. Some users have reported that opening the recent files from Quick Access crashes File Explorer. The issue also occurs on right-clicking any folder in Quick Access. In this guide, we will see the solutions that will help you fix this problem.

If restarting Windows Explorer does not fix the problem, try the solutions provided below to resolve this issue.

1] Run appropriate troubleshooters

2] Repair corrupt system image files

3] Clear File Explorer history

4] Open File Explorer to This PC

5] Uncheck Privacy Options in File Explorer

6] Update or reinstall your display driver

7] Troubleshoot in a Clean Boot state

8] Repair Windows using Installation Media

Timecodes:
0:00 Intro
0:21 Restart Windows Explorer process
0:40 Run System Maintenance troubleshooter
1:07 SFC Scan
1:22 Clean Boot

Learn more on https://www.thewindowsclub.com/quick-access-crashes-file-explorer-in-windows-11-10

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