Windows 10: Desktop folder opening without file explorer

Discus and support Desktop folder opening without file explorer in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Is there a smart way to open a folder you have on your desktop, without using file explorer? Such that you can see all the files within, whilst still... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/samtowell, Feb 22, 2021.

  1. Desktop folder opening without file explorer


    Is there a smart way to open a folder you have on your desktop, without using file explorer? Such that you can see all the files within, whilst still on the desktop

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    :)
     
    /u/samtowell, Feb 22, 2021
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  2. Ahhzz Win User

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Feb 22, 2021
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  3. 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, Feb 22, 2021
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  4. Kreij Win User

    Desktop folder opening without file explorer

    How to make vista display same icon size for all opened folders in explorer ?

    Some suggestions
     
    Kreij, Feb 22, 2021
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