Windows 10: My "Documents" folder moved to my Desktop with the latest Windows 10 update on 8.11.22

Discus and support My "Documents" folder moved to my Desktop with the latest Windows 10 update on 8.11.22 in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; My laptop was automatically updated with a Windows 10 update on 8.11.22. I know this because my laptop was on when I went to bed and in the middle of... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by KayeLK, Aug 13, 2022.

  1. KayeLK Win User

    My "Documents" folder moved to my Desktop with the latest Windows 10 update on 8.11.22


    My laptop was automatically updated with a Windows 10 update on 8.11.22. I know this because my laptop was on when I went to bed and in the middle of the night the login screen was displayed, which is typical after an update. After the update, one of my programs couldn't find its data & that's when I discovered it was because the Documents folder was now on my Desktop. Under Properties I can see that the path to this folder is now "C:\Users\Kaye\Desktop\Documents".FIRST, WHY did this happen?SECOND, I have some questions about changing the location back to C:\Users\Kaye\Documents.When I

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    KayeLK, Aug 13, 2022
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  2. Rose Cal Win User

    Suddenly, Documents folder has moved to Downloads

    We appreciate the details you've provided. To address your issue, we suggest that you follow these steps on how to move your Documents Folder Location in Windows 10:

    • You need to create a new folder named Documents at the location you want to move your personal Documents folder.
    • Press Win + E to open File Explorer, right-click
      Documents, and select Properties.
    • Select the Location tab and click the Move button.
    • Browse and select the new Documents folder at the location you want to move the folder Documents. Click the
      Select Folder.
    • Click OK to apply.
    • Click Yes to move all the files from the old location to the new location.
    • Your personal Documents folder and all of its contents will now be moved to the new location.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Rose Cal, Aug 13, 2022
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  3. Try3 Win User
    Can word processor documents be sent to desktop vs Documents folder

    That's a different question.
    You want to know how to change the default.
    Only by 'relocating' your user Documents folder to your Desktop. Move Location of Documents Folder - TenForumsTutorials but it seems a very big step to take just to satisfy WordPad.
    I would not be at all surprised to find that somebody has discovered a Registry hack to do what you want more directly & without relocating the Documents folder.

    Denis
     
  4. dalchina Win User

    My "Documents" folder moved to my Desktop with the latest Windows 10 update on 8.11.22

    dalchina, Aug 13, 2022
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My "Documents" folder moved to my Desktop with the latest Windows 10 update on 8.11.22

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