Windows 10: Can't delete back up of desktop from older computer

I had a backup of my desktop Win 10 that I just plugged into my Windows 11 desktop, and transferred some files to a "backup" folder on the desktop. From there I transferred the files I needed to restore my photos, files, etc and there are two folders in that "backup" folder that remain: Desktop and Documents, from the old desktop back up. However I cannot delete them now that I've transferred what I need as they say "You require permission from ComputerName\CriveName to make changes to this folder" however I am logged in to those accounts & the admin.How do I delete these 2 files now

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Deleted icons stay on desktop (not in desktop folder)

I can only suggest that you
1 Add a list of steps you have already taken.
2 Add a comment about restarting the computer. Do the deleted icons disappear then?
2 Add a comment explaining if any Desktop items do delete correctly and whether or not there are any significant differences between those that do delete correctly and those that don't.
3 Add a list of any OS tweaks you have done & any third-party OS-related utilities you have run.

I assume you have already reinstalled your display driver.
I don't see a Repair install as being relevant. Repair Install - TenForumsTutorials

Denis

 

windows 10 deleted my desktop files

Step 1 - I upgraded to Win 10 and lost all my files on Desktop.

Step 2 - Found the files in Network - USers- Desktop

copied all files again to desktop.

Step 3- Restarted my machine again and lost desktop files again.

Step 4 - As suggested did the following as listed below but dont find my files.

• Press “Windows + E”, open This PC/Computer
• Open Local Disc C, open Windows.old
• Click on Users, select your User name
• Go to desktop folder

Cant find my files. Why is Win 10 deleted files again and again from Desktop ?.

 

Deleted icons stay on desktop (not in desktop folder)

I'll answer those below in number order:
1 - Have refreshed the desktop, have run chkdsk, have run scannow, have tried to locate the desktop cache (unsure if it's still present in Windows 10), have tried locating these phantom icons in the desktop folder. All of these were completed with elevated administrator privileges.
2 - Have clearly restarted, many times. The icons do not delete and reappear, they just do not delete at all. Well, they go to the recycle bin as you can see from the original screen shot, but NEVER actually disappear from the desktop at all, it's like they leave a permanent shadow.
3 - Some icons have deleted correctly but I'm noticing that this is few and far between and I can't put my finger on why. Those that have been left behind include files (pdf, word, png), application shortcuts and folders.
4 - No OS tweaks or third party apps that have been run.
5 - Have not reinstalled the display driver yet. Could try that. Just using the onboard Intel graphics.

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No Onedrive being used so nowhere cloud based that these icons should be living and hiding.