Windows 10: Desktop Files

Discus and support Desktop Files in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; And update on my Windows 10 was done last night...all my desktop files are gone. How do I get them back?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by HollyBovencamp, Nov 15, 2019.

  1. HOLLYBOVENCAMP
    HollyBovencamp Win User

    Desktop Files


    And update on my Windows 10 was done last night...all my desktop files are gone. How do I get them back?

    :)
     
    HollyBovencamp, Nov 15, 2019
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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, Nov 15, 2019
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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, Nov 15, 2019
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  4. STURPE
    sturpe Win User

    Desktop Files

    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, Nov 15, 2019
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