Windows 10: no files were in the desktop or in the taskbar

Discus and support no files were in the desktop or in the taskbar in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I changed the drive letter but when i rebooted my pc, all my files were intact but no files were in the desktop or in the taskbar, can you help me.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by Mohamine02, Jul 3, 2018.

  1. no files were in the desktop or in the taskbar


    I changed the drive letter but when i rebooted my pc, all my files were intact but no files were in the desktop or in the taskbar, can you help me.

    :)
     
    Mohamine02, Jul 3, 2018
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  2. 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, Jul 3, 2018
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  3. taskbar tranparency

    Hi Dan,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    Sorry for the inconvenience caused. I will surely assist you with this.

    I would suggest you to change the desktop themes and check if you are able to see the transparent taskbar.

    If that doesn't help I would suggest you to end the explorer.exe and restart it and see if you are able to see the transparent taskbar.

    Please follow the steps below to restart explorer.exe:

    stop and start Explorer.exe


      • Right click on the taskbar and select task manager.

      • In the process Right click on windows explorer and end the task

      • Restart the task by clicking on the file and select new task

      • Type Explorer.exe and press enter.
    And see if it helps.

    Do let us know the result. We will be glad to help if you need further assistance.
     
    Deepak_Krishnan R, Jul 3, 2018
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  4. Ralph Sta Win User

    no files were in the desktop or in the taskbar

    File explorer icon from taskbar dissappears while working on it

    Hi,

    To assist you with your concern, we suggest you pin the File Explorer from the Start Menu by following these steps:

    • Click the Start Menu.
    • Right-click File Explorer.
    • Choose Pin to taskbar.

    If you need further assistance, feel free to reply to this post.
     
    Ralph Sta, Jul 3, 2018
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