Open File Explorer Options and turn off the recent/frequent item options under Privacy.
Step by Step
- Open File Explorer.
- Open the three-dot menu and choose Options.
- Under Privacy, turn off options that show recently used files and frequently used folders.
- Select Clear if you want to remove the current history.
- Select Apply and OK.
If That Doesn't Work
- Pinned folders remain until you unpin them manually.
- Windows wording may refer to Home instead of Quick access depending on the build.