Windows 10: c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\desktop can not be found...window 10

I updated my windows 10, after rebooting the dialogue box said location not found c:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\desktop cannot be found, the desktop screen is blank and the icons on the taskbar are not working

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C:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\desktop is unavailable error on Windows 10

Hello Vik,

This C:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\desktop is unavailable error may occur due to corrupt or missing Windows files.

To troubleshoot the issue, you can follow these simple steps:

• Open File Explorer and navigate to: C:\Windows\system32\config\systemprofile and check if it has the
  Desktop folder there.
• If the Desktop folder does not exist, then create a new folder and rename it as
  Desktop or copy it from C:\users\Default\Desktop.

Note: By default, C:\Users\Default is hidden. To unhide click on the View tab and check the
Hidden Items box.

After you have created the folder, it is required that you give full permission to the folder. You can follow these steps to give full permission:

• Right click on the folder, select Properties then click on the Security tab.
• Click on Edit.
• On the Permissions for Desktop window, select Everyone and then click on
  Add.
• In the Enter the object names to select dialog box, type
  Everyone and click on Check Names.
• Click OK.

If you need further assistance, let us know.

 

My C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Desktop is unavailable.

And when I do this, "C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Desktop will come back and already be loaded?

 

C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\desktop is unavalible. Windows 10 error.

Hi,

I suggest you to refer the steps provided below and check if it helps.

Step 1: Navigate to "C:\Windows\system32\config\systemprofile”
and check if the Desktop folder exist.

Step 2: In the event that you cannot find the folder, create a folder name it as
“Desktop” or copy it from “c:/user/default/Desk

Note: Once you open the User folder the Default folder will be hidden. To unhide click on the “View” tab and check the “Hidden Items” box.

Also after you have created the folder, it will be required that you give full permission to the folder. Follow the steps below to give permission.

• Right click on the folder, click on the “Security” tab and then click on the
  “Edit” button.
• This will navigate you to “Permission for Desktop”.
  
• Select “Everyone” and then click on the “Add”
  button.
• In the “Enter the object name to select” dialog box type
  “Everyone” and click on “Check Names”.
• Once done click on “OK”

Hope this information helps. Revert to us with the results, will be glad to assist you.

Thank you.