Windows 10: can't open files from desktop

Discus and support can't open files from desktop in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I can't open any files I copy or save to my desktop. When I try to open them from the desktop, I receive the following message: "The directory name is... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by CamdenHutchison, Sep 20, 2020.

  1. can't open files from desktop


    I can't open any files I copy or save to my desktop. When I try to open them from the desktop, I receive the following message: "The directory name is invalid." Strangely, I CAN open these files from the desktop folder in the My Computer window, or if I open them from within their associated program Acrobat, Word, etc.. This is a minor annoyance but I can't figure out the cause.

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    CamdenHutchison, Sep 20, 2020
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  2. MohanC Win User

    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 ?.
     
    MohanC, Sep 20, 2020
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  3. Ketxxx Win User
    opening .dds files with gimp

    Simply, HOW? I got the DDS plugin but the POS wont open DDS files still. Can someone give me a step-by-step rundown of how to install the DDS plugin for gimp so I know if I'm missing something?
     
    Ketxxx, Sep 20, 2020
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  4. can't open files from desktop

    Windows 10 missing desktop files

    Hi Adriane,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I can imagine the inconvenience you have experienced. I will definitely help you with this.

    • Did you do a clean installation of Windows or upgrade to Windows 10?
    I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if you can find your desktop files.

    • Open This PC.
    • Double click on C: drive.
    • Open Users > double click on your user name.
    • Open Desktop and check if you can find missing files.
    Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    ThofikhAhamad, Sep 20, 2020
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