Windows 10: Desktop Shell Folder Merged with User Shell Folder

Discus and support Desktop Shell Folder Merged with User Shell Folder in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Tried to move some files between drives to free up space on C. Ended up transferring the entire Desktop Shell to D. When I moved it back, it merged... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Cnr S, Feb 1, 2023.

  1. Cnr S Win User

    Desktop Shell Folder Merged with User Shell Folder


    Tried to move some files between drives to free up space on C. Ended up transferring the entire Desktop Shell to D. When I moved it back, it merged Desktop with User and now the User Shell Folders in Registry are a bit of a mess.I moved Desktop back into its own User Shell Folder but am at a bit of a loss with dealing with the other folders that are now %SystemDrive% instead of %USERPROFILE% as well as the duplicates.The User Shells that are now %SystemDrive% includeDesktop Shell Folder Merged with User Shell Folder :pictures, 3D Objects, Videos, both Download shells, Saved Games, Contacts, Searches, Music, Links, and FavoritesAdditionally, Th

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    Cnr S, Feb 1, 2023
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  2. Ramesh Srinivasan, Feb 1, 2023
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  3. Accidental merge of desktop folder with User folder

    I think creating a folder named "Desktop" under the Users\OEM folder is all that may be needed. Once done, move all the shortcuts to the Desktop folder.

    Also, pls ensure that the Desktop folder path is correct, in this registry key:

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders

    The value data should be %USERPROFILE%\Desktop

    The value type should be REG_EXPAND_SZ.

    Log off and log back in for the script/registry changes to take effect.
     
    Ramesh Srinivasan, Feb 1, 2023
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  4. Berganda Win User

    Desktop Shell Folder Merged with User Shell Folder

    Change registry values of user shell folders: Some folders are missing in registry (contacts, searches, and savedgames)

    They have slightly different effects but I never took the time to explore the details. You would need to do a Google search.

    I found this:

    Registry: differences between Shell Folders and User Shell Folders? Solved - Windows 7 Help
    Forums


    The entries in this subkey can appear in both the Shell Folders subkey and the User Shell Folders and in both HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE and HKEY_CURRENT_USER. The entries that appear in user User Shell Folders
    take precedence over those in Shell Folders. The entries that appear in HKEY_CURRENT_USER take precedence over those in HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE. \Shell Folders exists for backwards compatibility apparently.
     
    Berganda, Feb 1, 2023
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