Windows 10: desktop files disappeared

Discus and support desktop files disappeared in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; just reinstalled a fresh windows 10 onto my computer. it was fine for a little while, but now my desktop files are gone. i did a lot of things that i... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by briehn, Jun 10, 2020.

  1. BRIEHN
    briehn Win User

    desktop files disappeared


    just reinstalled a fresh windows 10 onto my computer. it was fine for a little while, but now my desktop files are gone. i did a lot of things that i searched up regedit modification, tablet mode check, show desktop icons. but nothing seems to be working.

    :)
     
    briehn, Jun 10, 2020
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  2. NEOX99
    Neox99 Win User

    Files disappearing from desktop

    Saving files to my desktop causes them to disappear.

    My desktop is clear save for the Recycle Bin - and NO the file is not hiding behind it.

    File Viewer shows a file ON the desktop but it's nowhere to be found - viewport is completely blank.

    Any suggestions?
     
    Neox99, Jun 10, 2020
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  3. JAMIE MORROW
    Jamie Morrow Win User
    Desktop Files Disappearing on Windows 10

    I am not able to do this because the folder disappeared with the files. The folder was on the desktop and those steps cannot be done on the desktop folder
     
    Jamie Morrow, Jun 10, 2020
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  4. MOHANC
    MohanC Win User

    desktop files disappeared

    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, Jun 10, 2020
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