Windows 10: "Open file location" or “Save image as” opens to Desktop folder instead of target folder.

Discus and support "Open file location" or “Save image as” opens to Desktop folder instead of target folder. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Basically, trying to ‘save to a target folder’ or ‘open from a target folder’ goes to the Desktop folder instead of the target folder. Examples:Enter... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by retexan599, Oct 24, 2023.

  1. "Open file location" or “Save image as” opens to Desktop folder instead of target folder.


    Basically, trying to ‘save to a target folder’ or ‘open from a target folder’ goes to the Desktop folder instead of the target folder. Examples:Enter a file name in desktop search bar. List of possible files, desired file is in a target folder within another folder. Right click on desired file, then ‘Open file location’. Result is Desktop folder instead of target folder.Right click on a folder from the Taskbar File Explorer jump list, it as normal gives me a list of Frequent folders I have used. Then, when I right click on one of the frequent folder names,

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    retexan599, Oct 24, 2023
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  2. Jacko28 Win User

    Opening a Folder in VC++

    Thanks for all of the help guys, I've managed to get it working now. I used OpenFileDialog in the end and I've used a StreamReader to open the file. As of right now I'm not reading from a textbox to find the file, the file's I actually need are all in the same directory/folder so I've just put a path to the folder and added a .txt filter(all files are saved a .txt).

    I'll keep this thread updated, becuase I'm going to attempt to read from the textbox when I have some more free time.
     
    Jacko28, Oct 24, 2023
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  3. 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, Oct 24, 2023
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  4. "Open file location" or “Save image as” opens to Desktop folder instead of target folder.

    help! how to have permision to save file in folder?

    help! how to have permision to save file in folder?

    im trying to save a file to a folder located in program folder. but it says i do not have permision..... contact admin...... but i am the amdin of this computer! and it is the only account in this comp!

    plzz help quick!!!!



    nevermind.... got it.
     
    HiddenStupid, Oct 24, 2023
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