Windows 10: Desktop folders/programs when 11 is installed

Discus and support Desktop folders/programs when 11 is installed in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; What happens to my existing files/folder/documents/pictures/programs on my desktop when 11 is installed?I'm a Genealogist and have over 40 years of... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by DeLories, Oct 9, 2021.

  1. DELORIES
    DeLories Win User

    Desktop folders/programs when 11 is installed


    What happens to my existing files/folder/documents/pictures/programs on my desktop when 11 is installed?I'm a Genealogist and have over 40 years of data/pictures. I can not afford to loose any of them. I do have them backed up in Dropbox. But I am not really sure of them.So very important to know this.Thank you

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    DeLories, Oct 9, 2021
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  2. MORRISON5891
    Morrison5891 Win User

    Strange Vista Ultimate Add/Remove Programs

    Yea, the programs work... everything is just listed over and over... I used CCleaner and it worked just fine... thanks!
     
    Morrison5891, Oct 9, 2021
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  3. THELAUGHINGMAN
    TheLaughingMan Win User
    Strange Vista Ultimate Add/Remove Programs

    Yes, the install was corrupted the first time you tried to install it most likely. Now the system does believe it is installed and/or can't find the Uninstaller; however, the program scanner can still find the program folder.

    Does the software work and just listed repeated? If so, use CCleaner. Under tools and Uninstaller (I think) you can delete the install listing with uninstalling anything.

    If the software does not work, then you are going to have to start the uninstaller from something else like Ccleaner, directly from the program folder, or some other third party app. Then reinstall the software after a restart.

    If that fails. Delete the program folder and user folder (Optional). Then run the uninstaller. It will say software not installed...blah blah, remove this listing? Click Yes. Then restart, reinstall.
     
    TheLaughingMan, Oct 9, 2021
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  4. TRY3
    Try3 Win User

    Desktop folders/programs when 11 is installed

    Deleted icons stay on desktop (not in desktop folder)

    I can only suggest that you
    1 Add a list of steps you have already taken.
    2 Add a comment about restarting the computer. Do the deleted icons disappear then?
    2 Add a comment explaining if any Desktop items do delete correctly and whether or not there are any significant differences between those that do delete correctly and those that don't.
    3 Add a list of any OS tweaks you have done & any third-party OS-related utilities you have run.

    I assume you have already reinstalled your display driver.
    I don't see a Repair install as being relevant. Repair Install - TenForumsTutorials

    Denis
     
    Try3, Oct 9, 2021
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