Windows 10: My %userprofile% is missing from Users Folder

Discus and support My %userprofile% is missing from Users Folder in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I can access my user profile in the address link, but could not find it in my Users. It is supposed to be in C:\Users How can I retrieve back to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by HenryC95, Apr 4, 2020.

  1. HenryC95 Win User

    My %userprofile% is missing from Users Folder


    I can access my user profile in the address link, but could not find it in my Users.

    It is supposed to be in C:\Users

    How can I retrieve back to visible in the Users folder.


    I have tried checking the hidden items, but still not able to find it.

    :)
     
    HenryC95, Apr 4, 2020
    #1
  2. [Dano] Win User

    The only solution to FIX GameDVR Missing/Deleted 'Captures' Folder, or change the location of the folder to another HDD!

    Follow these steps to fix a missing/deleted 'Captures' DVR folder, or to also change the location of the folder if you need to
    because of low HDD space.

    1. Go to "Search" or "Cortana" and type "regedit"

    2. Run "regedit" as administrator and go to "Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders"

    3. Right click on the {EDC0FE71-98D8-4F4A-B920-C8DC133CB165} key and then click the "modify" option to edit it.

    3.1. If the key doesn't exist right click inside the registry window and click "new" -> "expandable string value" -> and name it
    as follows {EDC0FE71-98D8-4F4A-B920-C8DC133CB165} then do STEP 3.

    4. Change the path to %USERPROFILE%\Videos\Captures (%USERPROFILE% stands for your windows username) if you want to restore the default location in the "Videos" folder.

    4.1. If the folder doesn't exist, or you've deleted it, go to C:\Users\%USERPROFILE%\Videos (for the default location) (%USERPROFILE% stands for your windows username) and create it using the "Create New Folder Option".
    Then name the new folder "Captures" and then do STEP 4.

    5. If you only want to change the location of the folder, using the default method to change the location has a higher chance
    of bugging it than fixing it so simply repeat STEP 4.1. with the following changes:

    5.1. Create a new folder in your bigger on size HDD (for example "E:")
    5.2. Follow STEP 3
    5.3. Follow STEP 4 by changing the location. (for example "E:\Captures" (to mark the new folder you've just created in the new HDD)
    instead "C:\Users\<YourUsername>\Videos\Captures")

    6. Save and close the registry.
    7. Restart your PC.
     
    [Dano], Apr 4, 2020
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  3. Nicrite Win User
    Vista Ultimate - 'User' Folder Location

    No tried that.

    Can copy the entire folder to D; but Windows still points to C as the location. Can change personal folders location to a folder on D;, but this still leaves hidden files etc on C;. Thus meaning there are 2 Users folders. Have managed to change the Public folder location to D;, with some registry tweaks, but this doesnt seem to work for the entire folder.

    any more suggestions
     
    Nicrite, Apr 4, 2020
    #3
  4. My %userprofile% is missing from Users Folder

    Pinned & Recent Folder Missing From Explorer in Start

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I understand that the quick access and recently oped files option are missing. We will assist you to resolve the issue.

    I suggest you to follow the steps given below and check if it helps to resolve the issue.


    • Open File explorer.
    • Click on View and then Options.
    • Choose Folder and search options.
    • Under General Tab and under Privacy, make sure to place a check mark on Show recently used files and recently used folder in Quick access.
    Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

    Thank you.
     
    Krishna Prasobh V, Apr 4, 2020
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