Windows 10: Persistent Desktop Folder

There is a folder on my Desktop.

There is nothing in it.

It is not used for anything.

I do not want it.

I cannot get rid of it.


I have moved it to the Recycle Bin.

I have Deleted it using Windows Explorer.

I have DEL'ed it with DOS.

I have removed it with TreeSizeFree.

I have renamed it and tried all those things again.


"Who will rid me of this tempestuous Folder?"


All suggestions considered.

All help appreciated.

:)

 

A Folder on my desktop that I cannot delete.

Hi Kevin,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

I suggest you to follow the below methods and check if it helps.

Method 1: To find the exact location of the folder that you want to delete I suggest you to follow the below steps and check fi it helps.

• Right click on the “Folder” on the “Desktop” that you want to delete.
• Click on “Properties”.
• Under the “Target” tab you will find the path of the folder, go to that particular path and try to delete the folder.

Method 2: If still the issue persists, then If you are using third party anti-virus, then I suggest you to temporarily disable it and check whether the issue persists or not.

Note: Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you shouldn't disable your antivirus software. If you have to temporarily disable it to install other software, you should
re-enable it as soon as you're done. If you're connected to the Internet or a network while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.

Hope this information is helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

 

Deleted icons stay on desktop (not in desktop folder)

I can only suggest that you
1 Add a list of steps you have already taken.
2 Add a comment about restarting the computer. Do the deleted icons disappear then?
2 Add a comment explaining if any Desktop items do delete correctly and whether or not there are any significant differences between those that do delete correctly and those that don't.
3 Add a list of any OS tweaks you have done & any third-party OS-related utilities you have run.

I assume you have already reinstalled your display driver.
I don't see a Repair install as being relevant. Repair Install - TenForumsTutorials

Denis

 

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 ?.