Lock or unlock a folder from Quick Access in Windows 10

Lock or unlock a folder from Quick Access in Windows 10

How to lock / unlock a particular folder from Quick Access in Windows 10: - Quick access is an option in Windows 10 to allow easy access to folders. We can see the quick access option every time we open File Explorer. Some folders like Desktop, Documents, Pictures, etc. they are locked for quick access by default. Quick access also shows folders that we may have used recently and frequently. This list can change over time. Easy access to folders that we have to use frequently can be enabled by adding them to Quick Access. We can add the required folders to Quick Access and find them easily at any time. If necessary, we can also delete folders once added to Quick Access. Therefore, Quick Access is the easiest way to access folders that we have to use frequently, saving us the trouble of searching for the folder.




Add folders to quick access

Now let's take a look at the steps to add a folder to Quick Access

1.Open File Explorer. Now select the folders to add in quick access.

Lock or unlock a folder from Quick Access in Windows 10

2.Select the Home tab.

Lock or unlock a folder from Quick Access in Windows 10

3. Select Add to Quick Access.


Lock or unlock a folder from Quick Access in Windows 10


Your folders will now be pinned to Quick Access and you can access them easily.


Unlock folders from Quick Access

Now let's see how to unlock folders from Quick Access.

1. Right-click the folder you want to remove from the shortcut.

Lock or unlock a folder from Quick Access in Windows 10

2.Select the Unblock Quick Access option.

Now the folder will be unlocked from the link.

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