Windows 10: Personal Folder disappeared in desktop (NOT subfolders) in Windows 10

Discus and support Personal Folder disappeared in desktop (NOT subfolders) in Windows 10 in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; This morning my personal folder (my 'Eric' folder...my name is Eric...clever, no?) disappeared from my desktop. I've searched online all morning and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by ericjmz, Jun 18, 2017.

  1. ERICJMZ
    ericjmz Win User

    Personal Folder disappeared in desktop (NOT subfolders) in Windows 10


    This morning my personal folder (my 'Eric' folder...my name is Eric...clever, no?) disappeared from my desktop.
    I've searched online all morning and all the advice's imparted are instructions to restore the SUBfolders to their default location (e.g.,documents, pictures, etc...)

    That s not what I want; and they are all in their default locations anyhow

    All I want is to restore the base folder Eric (or its shortcut icon actually) to my desktop.
    I've had this as a default on every windows system I've ever owned

    Older windows systems had a properties tab to set the desktop icons...If I could find that I'd be golden, I'd just check to restore it

    But I can't find that option anywhere

    Anybody know how?

    thanx

    eric

    :)
     
    ericjmz, Jun 18, 2017
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  2. JORDAN DOM
    Jordan Dom Win User

    Following an online Windows 10 system update, the folders on my desktop disappeared.

    Hi Gilbert,

    There are different factors that can contribute to the issue you're facing that the folders on your desktop disappeared. This could be caused by the recent update or corrupted files. For us to resolve your concern, kindly answer the questions below:

    • Which folders disappeared from your desktop, were these system folders or personal ones you created?
    • Using File Explorer, can you still search and locate if the folders are still in the computer?
    • Have you checked the recycle bin and checked if the folders got deleted?

    We look forward to your response to our queries.
     
    Jordan Dom, Jun 18, 2017
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  3. GILBERT_GIA
    Gilbert_Gia Win User
    Following an online Windows 10 system update, the folders on my desktop disappeared.

    Thank you, Jordan. File Explorer indicated the folders were on the Desktop, although they did not show there when looking at the Desktop. I copied the folders while in File Explorer and pasted them to the Desktop. That worked.
     
    Gilbert_Gia, Jun 18, 2017
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  4. BREE
    Bree New Member

    Personal Folder disappeared in desktop (NOT subfolders) in Windows 10

    Welcome to TenForums @ericjmz

    It's in Settings > Personalisation > Themes. Scroll down and under 'Related settings' you'll find a 'desktop icons settings' link. Click that, then tick the 'user's files' box.
     
    Bree, Jun 18, 2017
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  5. ERICJMZ
    ericjmz Win User
    ..and THEre it is! Personal Folder disappeared in desktop (NOT subfolders) in Windows 10 :)

    I thank you

    eric
     
    ericjmz, Apr 4, 2018
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