Windows 10: deleted document folder

Discus and support deleted document folder in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; i accidentally deleted the documents folder from the windows registry editor... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Declan Clark, Jan 21, 2024.

  1. deleted document folder


    i accidentally deleted the documents folder from the windows registry editor Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders and now almost nothing saves, can anyone help me fine a way to recover it or make a new one?

    :)
     
    Declan Clark, Jan 21, 2024
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  2. Trouble deleting a folder

    Thanks for the suggestion but it says "delete folder failed for E:\....." for each folder I try.

    *Confused deleted document folder :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well deleted document folder :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Jan 21, 2024
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  3. Is it ok to delete all the files/documents in temporary folder(Temp)?

    Is it ok to delete all the files/documents in temporary folder(Temp)?

    or do i need it?
     
    computer45, Jan 21, 2024
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  4. deleted document folder

    Downloads folder is the Documents folder

    Hi Chris,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to Restore to Default the folders and document settings and see if it helps.

    Step 1:

    Please follow below steps and check if it helps.

    • Go to Download folder.
    • Right click on the Download Folder and go to Properties.
    • In Properties go to Location tab.
    • In location Tab Click on Restore Default.


    Step 2:

    Please follow below steps and check if it helps.

    • Go to Documents folder.
    • Right click on the Document folder and go to Properties.
    • In Properties go to Location tab.
    • In location Tab Click on Restore Default.
    After performing above steps change the settings as you required and check if it helps.

    Hope these information helps, please get back to us for future support, we’ll be glad to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Prabhavathi Patil, Jan 21, 2024
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