Windows 10: file/folder is fixed in the top of the Desktop.

Hi!I have this problem since windows 10. I have updated my computer to windows 11 but still. I have the same problem. For some reason, I have something fixed in the desktop screen. when I click this thing, a file/folder opens. this thing doesn't appear until I hover on it.This bar looks something like this:When I double click it, at the beginning, it opened an excel file. I have deleted this file and hoped that will fix the problem. but instead what has happened, is the folder that contained this excel is opened instead when I double click this strange bar. Any suggestions, for how can I remov

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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 ?.

 

Sort files by date with folders on top

Until recently, when I used File Explorer, the folder list was always at the top! If I want to sort everything inside a folder by name ascending, it put the folders on top (by name ascending) then files next (by name ascending). If I want to sort everything
inside a folder by name descending, it put the folders on top (by name descending) then files next (by name descending). That way you can get to the folders easily. Perfect!

Now, however, it works normal when I sort by name ascending, but when I sort by name descending, it turns the list completely upside down! The files are on top by name descending, then the folders are on BOTTOM by name descending! I want the folders to always
come on top like they used to do.

What changed? How can I fix it?

Thanks!

Tina

 

Random Files & Folders Disappeared From Desktop

Hi Sean,

There are several causes of loss files or folders from the desktop. Most of the time, this issue might occur due to malwares or viruses. Here are some methods that you can try to find missing or lost files on your Windows 10 computer:

Method 1: Check the Recycle Bin on your desktop.

Method 2: Check if you're signed in with a temporary profile.

• On Cortana search, type settings.
• Choose Settings from the list.
• Select on Accounts and then click on Sync your settings on the left pane.
• If there is a message at the top of the window that states "You are logged on with a temporary profile. Roaming options are currently unavailable", it means that you are signed in with a temporary profile. We recommend restarting your computer
  and sign in again.
• Check if it removed the temporary account, if yes, your files should be available.

Method 3: Use the Cortana search to look for your files. If there are no search results and you're not signed in with a temporary profile, we suggest that you run the troubleshooter to fix search problems. Follow these steps
on how to run the troubleshooter:

• On Cortana search, type indexing.
• Choose Indexing Options from the list.
• Click on the Advanced button and then select the Troubleshoot search and indexing link.
• Follow the steps to run the troubleshooter.

Update us with the outcome so we can provide further assistance.