Windows 10: Desktop is displayed like a directory

Discus and support Desktop is displayed like a directory in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello everyone,I use Windows 10 Education edition on a self-built desktop computer, and it has worked fine for a couple of years now. However, when I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Łukasz Brzozowski, Jan 19, 2023.

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    Łukasz Brzozowski Win User

    Desktop is displayed like a directory


    Hello everyone,I use Windows 10 Education edition on a self-built desktop computer, and it has worked fine for a couple of years now. However, when I started my PC today, the desktop was displayed as if it was a typical directory - exactly like here: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/desktop-icons-are-displaying-like-file-in-a-folder/3e8a5c61-f905-4ca4-ae51-dcc477b2aa16but my wallpaper also disappeared, and the background turned white. I have found some similar problems described on several forums but with no luck. Things I tried:1 Changing the Theme - doesn't have any eff

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