Windows 10: How can I remove a folder that exists within Explorer "Desktop"

Discus and support How can I remove a folder that exists within Explorer "Desktop" in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I have a legacy folder that is actually pointing to another folder on my local drive that I can't delete. The folder "Zoho Docs" exists within Desktop... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by GregT57, Nov 16, 2022.

  1. GREGT57
    GregT57 Win User

    How can I remove a folder that exists within Explorer "Desktop"


    I have a legacy folder that is actually pointing to another folder on my local drive that I can't delete. The folder "Zoho Docs" exists within Desktop not in "This PC Desktop" - See screenshot below.Can anyone advise how I might go about cleaning this up?TIA

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    GregT57, Nov 16, 2022
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  2. BERTON
    Berton Win User

    Windows 10 Desktop folder in Windows Explorer: Remove those icons

    The Desktop is a folder and the default path to it is C:\Users\USERNAMEHERE\. If there are more than 1 User each will have their own Desktop folder under their name.

    How can I remove a folder that exists within Explorer "Desktop" [​IMG]


    I have to agree, the situation described does suggest a different folder is involved.
     
    Berton, Nov 16, 2022
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    ShadowFlare Win User
    How Do I Remove Ie Explorer Totally ??

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    ShadowFlare, Nov 16, 2022
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  4. GHOT
    Ghot Win User

    How can I remove a folder that exists within Explorer "Desktop"

    Windows 10 Desktop folder in Windows Explorer: Remove those icons


    This will remove most of the folders. There are a few that have to be done individually, like Quick Access, for example...


    Add or Remove Folders from This PC in Windows 10


    Personally, I just removed them all...


    How can I remove a folder that exists within Explorer "Desktop" [​IMG]
     
    Ghot, Nov 16, 2022
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