Windows 10: I messed up by trying to access my file on desktop from a different disk

Discus and support I messed up by trying to access my file on desktop from a different disk in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I have a massive problem, cannot open start menu, it takes ages to open folders from disk C from explorer. And i don’t really know what more. I even... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by york111, May 11, 2023.

  1. york111 Win User

    I messed up by trying to access my file on desktop from a different disk


    I have a massive problem, cannot open start menu, it takes ages to open folders from disk C from explorer. And i don’t really know what more. I even had a problem with desktop. After logging in I was getting an error that access is denied to C\users\…\desktop. But this I fortunately resolved.When I go to security tab of my disk C, I can see “unknown user” and I think that may be the root of my problem. I have windows 11 btw.It happened because I attached second drive to my computer and ran windows 10 from it. I needed to access one file from a desktop of my normal drive. It asked me about admi

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    york111, May 11, 2023
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  2. anyquist Win User

    Cannot read files on floppy disk

    Hi, I have files that I know are good on a floppydisk. On trying to access them a message says the disk need formatting. I have tried to use PhotoRec from the UBCD but it will apparantly only read HDD or CD/DVD.

    Can anyone suggest a freeware program that might work. Thank you for your help.
     
    anyquist, May 11, 2023
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  3. MohanC Win User
    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 ?.
     
    MohanC, May 11, 2023
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  4. I messed up by trying to access my file on desktop from a different disk

    Quick Access bar

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    We would be glad to help you with the issue you are facing today. I understand the difficulty.

    Remove items from Quick access.

    I would suggest you to follow the below steps.

    • Right click on the file or folder.
    • Select the option “unpin from the quick access”


    To pin items to an item already on the quick access bar.

    Follow the below steps.

    I would suggest you to create folder in the desktop screen & place all the files or folder which need to pin to the quick access.

    • Open the quick access.
    • Select the Desktop option.
    • Right click on the folder & select the option “pin to quick access”


    Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.



    Thank you.
     
    Mohammed AliAli, May 11, 2023
    #4
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