Windows 10: File Explorer "Fixed" Folder Locations

Discus and support File Explorer "Fixed" Folder Locations in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I'm a little confused about the folders that are "fixed" in file explorer. In the picture below, you can see in the upper left corner, above my pinned... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by AdrianeSuhayda, Mar 6, 2024.

  1. File Explorer "Fixed" Folder Locations


    I'm a little confused about the folders that are "fixed" in file explorer. In the picture below, you can see in the upper left corner, above my pinned folder, there are some folders there that seem to be permanent. This is fine, but I used to have my video folder there too. I must have deleted it at some point because it's no longer there. How can I get it back?

    :)
     
    AdrianeSuhayda, Mar 6, 2024
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  2. Nicrite Win User

    Vista Ultimate - 'User' Folder Location

    No tried that.

    Can copy the entire folder to D; but Windows still points to C as the location. Can change personal folders location to a folder on D;, but this still leaves hidden files etc on C;. Thus meaning there are 2 Users folders. Have managed to change the Public folder location to D;, with some registry tweaks, but this doesnt seem to work for the entire folder.

    any more suggestions
     
    Nicrite, Mar 6, 2024
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  3. Files remain in original folder after moving them to new folder in file explorer

    Hi,

    The issue that you’ve encountered regarding the File Explorer may be caused by some configuration or files mismatched. To sort out your concern, we suggest that you reset the folder settings from the
    Folder Options. This will reboot the folder’s preferences to its default state and remove any possible software conflict. To do this, you may follow these steps:

    • Click Start, type File Explorer, and press
      Enter
      .
    • On the File Explorer window, click the View tab > Options > Change folder and search options > View.
    • Under the Folder views section, click Reset Folders, and then select
      Yes to confirm.
    • Once you’re done, click OK, and then check if the issue persists.

    Note: This process will remove the list of files that you recently opened.


    Let us know if the suggestion works for you.
     
    Joseph Ban, Mar 6, 2024
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  4. File Explorer "Fixed" Folder Locations

    Windows 10 - Homegroup - Cannot share Folders or files + Error 0x80004005 (renaming of folders)

    Thanks for getting back, Sanjiv. It seems that the users were not configured to have full control of those folders you want to share. We suggest going into the Advanced settings of your File Explorer and adjust the permissions. Follow these steps:

    • Open File Explorer.
    • Locate the folder you want to have full access.
    • Right-click it and select Properties.
    • Click the Security tab.
    • Click Edit to change the permissions.

    Once done, try sharing the folders again.

    Let us know how it goes.

    Regards.
     
    Vanessa Yar, Mar 6, 2024
    #4
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