Windows 10: Accidental deletion of "Desktop" folder in File Explorer

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    Accidental deletion of "Desktop" folder in File Explorer


    Hi all,I have seen a couple of threads on the same issue, but I opted to reach out.As a forenote, I have attempted a system recovery, but this has failed due to a 0x80070005 error, if I recall correctly.I was cleaning and deleting old files through File Explorer and mistakenly deleted the desktop file Also missing from my User folder, which now subsequently means I have lost all files on the desktop, along with shortcuts, etc. to apps and files. I have searched for known previous files through the search bar, but nothing pops up.On a side note, I do not/did not have onedrive enabled, system

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