Windows 10: Can't restore desktop to original location

Discus and support Can't restore desktop to original location in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hi, I moved my Desktop to my D drive, but accidentally didn't put it in a subfolder. Now my Desktop shows the entire contents of my D drive. I want to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Mahmoud Alrais, Dec 24, 2020.

  1. Can't restore desktop to original location


    Hi,

    I moved my Desktop to my D drive, but accidentally didn't put it in a subfolder. Now my Desktop shows the entire contents of my D drive. I want to restore it to its original location, but it fails and I receive this error: Failed to build the list of regular subdirectories under "D:\System Volume Information". Access is denied.

    someone has asked this exact same question before but the solution suggested didn't work for me , is there any way to fix it?

    Thanks :

    :)
     
    Mahmoud Alrais, Dec 24, 2020
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  2. Can't Restore Desktop to Original Location

    Hi,

    I moved my Desktop to my D drive, but accidentally didn't put it in a subfolder. Now my Desktop shows the entire contents of my D drive. I want to restore it to its original location, but it fails and I receive this error: Failed to build the list of regular
    subdirectories under "D:\System Volume Information". Access is denied.

    Is there a way to fix this without having to create a new user?

    Thanks!
     
    DenniRussel, Dec 24, 2020
    #2
  3. DaveM121 Win User
    Can't Restore Desktop to Original Location

    OK, this is a common problem . . .

    • Create a new folder on your D drive called Desktop
    • Move any files that should be on your Desktop into this new folder
    • Then in file explorer, on the left side, click Quick Access
    • On the right hand side right click your Desktop folder, choose Properties
    • On the location tab, click Move and select the new folder (D:\Desktop) as the new location
    • When you are asked if you want to merge files, select No (this is important)
    • Click Apply and OK and close the properties Dialog


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    Finally if you want to restore your Desktop folder to its default location, open the properties dialog again and click 'Restore Default' . . .
     
    DaveM121, Dec 24, 2020
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  4. DougCulp Win User

    Can't restore desktop to original location

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    DougCulp, Dec 24, 2020
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