Windows 10: Missing folders not showing up under "User" folder

Discus and support Missing folders not showing up under "User" folder in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; First time questions. . Running Win 10 Pro on my desktop computer. Two questions? In "System Information" my system name is DESKTOP and the User Name... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by MikePudelkewicz, Mar 9, 2021.

  1. Missing folders not showing up under "User" folder


    First time questions. . Running Win 10 Pro on my desktop computer. Two questions? In "System Information" my system name is DESKTOP and the User Name is DESKTOP\Desktop. I picked the System Named as DESKTOP because I have a laptop and a desktop computer. My laptop shows User name as Laptop\Mike. I am not sure why the user name on the desktop is DESKTOP\Desktop. Also on my desktop under the "Users" folder my User Name is Desktop. How and can I change it to Mike?


    Question 2


    In the "Users" folder on my desktop I do not see the following folders under my User Name, "Desktop, Documents, or Pictures." I have OneDrive installed on my computer and when I open it up by clicking the icon in the lower right corner and go to settings, backup, manage backup, I can see the three folders there and it backs up to those folders. When I first installed OneDrive I was getting a symlink error when going to backup, backup management. I broke the symlink and the error message went away. In file explorer under the "Users" folder is a folder named OneDrive and in that folder I also see the three folders listed above. Is this normal to see the three folders in the OneDrive folder but not under my User Name in the "User" folder?

    :)
     
    MikePudelkewicz, Mar 9, 2021
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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 9, 2021
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  3. Frogger Win User
    ?? How do I PW protect Folders in windows

    hmmm?
    Sharing files and folders overview You can share the files and folders stored on your computer, on a network, and on the Web. The method you choose depends on whom you want to share files with, and what computer they will use to access the files.

    When you share files or folders, they are not as protected as they are when you do not share them. People with access to your computer or your network might be able to read, copy, or change files that are in a shared folder. You should always be aware that the files and folders that you share are available to other people and be sure to monitor your shared files and folders on a regular basis.

    Important

    If your computer is not joined to a domain, you can use the Network Setup Wizard to automatically turn file and printer sharing on or off. To start the Network Setup Wizard, click Start, click Control Panel, click Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Setup Wizard.
    If you both use the same computer

    You can put the files you want to share in the Shared Documents folder. Files stored in the Shared Documents folder or its subfolders are always available to other users on your computer.

    Step-by-step procedure
    Note

    If you are connected to a network domain, the Shared Documents, Shared Pictures, and Shared Music folders are not available.
    If both computers are on the same network

    You can share a folder or drive on your computer with others on the network. You can also control whether the files in the shared folder can be modified by other users.

    If your computer is connected to a network domain, use this procedure:

    Step-by-step procedure
    If your computer is connected to a workgroup, use this procedure:

    Step-by-step procedure
    Note

    If you are connected to a network domain, you will need to set the Access control for the folder or drive after sharing it. For more information, go to To set, view, change, or remove file and folder permissions.
    If you want to share your files online

    You can publish pictures and documents on the Web using the Web Publishing Wizard. The files will be stored in a private, online folder that you manage.

    Step-by-step procedure

    If you don't want others to access your files

    You can prevent other users from accessing your folders and the files they contain. When your computer is connected to a domain, this is called setting permissions for your file or folder. When your computer is connected to a workgroup, this is called making your folders private.

    If your computer is connected to a network domain, use this procedure:

    Step-by-step procedure
    If your computer is connected to a workgroup, use this procedure:

    Step-by-step procedure

    'HELP' it can be your friend *Smile Missing folders not showing up under "User" folder :)
     
    Frogger, Mar 9, 2021
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  4. Missing folders not showing up under "User" folder

    Trouble deleting a folder

    Thanks for the suggestion but it says "delete folder failed for E:\....." for each folder I try.

    *Confused Missing folders not showing up under "User" folder :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Missing folders not showing up under "User" folder :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Mar 9, 2021
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