Windows 10: desktop files

Discus and support desktop files in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; my desktop files and shortcut disappeared. https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/desktop-files/0ea001b8-d36e-4886-92ad-baf378f8729a" Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by AnnaKrysztofik, Dec 17, 2018.

  1. ANNAKRYSZTOFIK
    AnnaKrysztofik Win User

    desktop files


    my desktop files and shortcut disappeared.

    :)
     
    AnnaKrysztofik, Dec 17, 2018
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  2. MOHANC
    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 17, 2018
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  3. THOFIKHAHAMAD
    ThofikhAhamad Win User
    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, Dec 17, 2018
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  4. STURPE
    sturpe Win User

    desktop files

    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 17, 2018
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