How to detach deleted folder from quick access

Question

I have a link to a deleted folder in "quick access" (frequent folders). However, I cannot remove it, because when I try to "unpin" it I get an error "Location is not available".

Somewhat related to "How do I correct Quick Access folder links?", but with no applicable answer.

Answer 1

The answer above was useful, but did not work for me. Clear did simply not clean it up. However, I have found a way to get rid of it.

I have tried to unpin it with the little "pin icon" next to the entry. This did not show any result. However, there is also a "unpin" context menu entry (right mouse). This for some reason did work.

Answer 2

However, I cannot remove it, because when I try to "unpin" it I get an error "Location is not available".

1. Open Folder Options
2. Click the Clear button

An alternative solution is to recreate the folder and/or file that is pinned to Quick access and then unpin the location.