What is Quick Access?

Quick access in the new Windows 10 operating system can be useful when looking for items. When I first updated to Windows 10, I did not understand the navigation or where to find things, but as I started playing around with the new OS, I became more and more comfortable with it. In this tutorial, I am going to show you how to use a feature called Quick Access which will help you to quickly find folders and programs that you frequently use.

How Do I Access It?

To access Quick Access, click on the Window Icon in the lower left-hand corner of the screen and click on File Explorer which is located towards the bottom of the screen. You will be taken to the Quick Access screen (shown above).





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barbaraA Premium
Steph, You are a genius mind reader. I have been avoiding the upgrade to 10 since it debuted. Today when it popped up on the screen I quickly went to hit the close button but I must have missed it somehow and lo and behold the darn thing started to install itself. Thanks for the training on the quick access.
Barbara
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stephhill Premium Plus
I chuckled when I read your story about how WIndows 10 started to install without you telling it to (or so you thought) - that is actually how I ended up getting it installed on my machine. :)
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gud Premium
Very helpful, Thank You
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stephhill Premium Plus
You are welcome!
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joyweb Premium
Good information as usual
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stephhill Premium Plus
Thanks Joy! I am glad it is helpful.
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Debs3 Premium
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you Steph! Windows 10 can drive me a little semi-bonkers sometimes. Haha. This tutorial is very helpful!
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stephhill Premium Plus
Hi Deb!

Windows 10 has done that to me as well. I am glad the tutorial was helpful. Let me know if you have any questions.
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Debs3 Premium
Will do. Thank you so much!
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stephhill Premium Plus
You are most welcome!
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StuartI Premium
Valuable information, I use this for my website articles.
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stephhill Premium Plus
Awesome! That is great to hear!
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