Windows 10: Dual Desktop directories in File Explorer. Not syncing with desktop.

Posted these questions, but somehow, session got closed and I never got answers.Question: After all the OneDrive drama I just went through, the files on my desktop are not synced with my \Desktop directory. How do I get them syncing properly again?Response: Ok, what do you mean exactly by files on desktop not sync with desktop?Please type regedit in the search on the taskbar to launch registry editor, and go to this path, then take a screenshot and share in your reply.Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders Response: I am afraid you d

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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?

 

OneDrive moves desktop directory: why?????

Hi Anthony,

Thank you for writing us here in Microsoft Community.

I understand your frustration with OneDrive moving your desktop directory. The reason for this is that OneDrive is designed to sync your files across multiple devices, and moving your desktop directory to OneDrive ensures that your desktop files are backed up and accessible from any device.

However, if you prefer to keep your desktop files in their original location, you can change the OneDrive settings to not sync the desktop folder. Here's how to do this.

1. Right-click the OneDrive icon in the system tray, select Settings, and then click the Backup tab.
   
2. Click Manage Backup.
   
3. Choose the three folders (Desktop, Documents, and Pictures) and click Stop backup.
   
4. The local three folders will occur on your PC while the files still store in your OneDrive folders. You could go to the OneDrive for Web (in the browser) and download the files to the related local folders.
   
5. Delete the three folders in the OneDrive for Web
   

This will prevent OneDrive from moving your desktop directory.

Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any concerns or clarifications.

Sincerely



Microsoft Moderator

 

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 ?.