Windows 10: Desktop Appearing as C: in File Explorer

Discus and support Desktop Appearing as C: in File Explorer in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; In File Explorer the desktop shortcut redirects to my C: drive, as well as the name "Desktop" being changed to "C:" Any help would be appreciated!... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by RagedMeteor1837, Dec 14, 2020.

  1. Desktop Appearing as C: in File Explorer


    In File Explorer the desktop shortcut redirects to my C: drive, as well as the name "Desktop" being changed to "C:"


    Any help would be appreciated!


    In case it helps I'm running Windows 10 1909

    :)
     
    RagedMeteor1837, Dec 14, 2020
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  2. sturpe Win User

    Cannot find Desktop Icon in File Explorer

    Now that is interesting. If I do what you suggest, File Explorer Address bar changes to C:\Users\username\documents and the missing ICONS are there. But there is still not a "Desktop" folder.

    Is this a step in the right direction?
     
    sturpe, Dec 14, 2020
    #2
  3. 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, Dec 14, 2020
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  4. sturpe Win User

    Desktop Appearing as C: in File Explorer

    Cannot find Desktop Icon in File Explorer

    My Desktop is showing icons as normal. But if I try to find what is on my desktop by using file manager, I cannot find the icon. I also checked under C;\user my name, public, default and no desktop listed on any of them. Any suggestions?
     
    sturpe, Dec 14, 2020
    #4
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