Windows 10: Desktop icons on 2 separate user profiles

Discus and support Desktop icons on 2 separate user profiles in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Do I have to share the same icons/folders/apps, etc...on the desktop of my user profile screen? I don't need/want most of the things on her user... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Jack Mann, Aug 10, 2022.

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    Desktop icons on 2 separate user profiles


    Do I have to share the same icons/folders/apps, etc...on the desktop of my user profile screen? I don't need/want most of the things on her user desktop. However, when I delete an item from "my" desktop it also deletes that same item from "hers".

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    Jack Mann, Aug 10, 2022
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  2. Desktop Icons

    Desktop icons are stored in two separate places:

    • In C:\Users\Public\Desktop. These icons are visible to all accounts.
    • In C:\Users\CuzClan\Desktop. These icons are visible to CuzClan only.
    You can now arrange it so that certain icons are visible to everyone.

    Please remember to mark my reply by clicking "Did this solve your problem?".
     
    Frederik Long, Aug 10, 2022
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  3. Profile Folder On Desktop

    Hello,

    I request you to follow the steps below:

    • Go to Start menu > Settings > Personalization > Themes > Desktop icon settings.
    • Uncheck "User's profile" and click on OK.

    I hope this helps you. If you have any further queries, feel free to contact us. We will be happy to help you.



    Thank you.
     
    Amit(Kumar), Aug 10, 2022
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  4. Desktop icons on 2 separate user profiles

    Remove Linux Desktop Icons

    I am not sure whether this will work (Ubuntu does not have icons like that on the desktop by default), but I suggest opening the trash bin and sweeping the icons into the window showing the trash bin.
     
    Peter1986C, Aug 10, 2022
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