Windows 10: please help, I MESSED UP (system folders)

Discus and support please help, I MESSED UP (system folders) in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; [ATTACH] I tried to move the system folders to my bigger ssd ("Laufwerk E"). I followed the instructions on this side... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/rascarlxo, Oct 21, 2020.

  1. please help, I MESSED UP (system folders)


    please help, I MESSED UP (system folders) KTcfSruxOL9Y5mhe5idRLTFmQaIMGX_qmNsT9kkvjEo.jpg

    I tried to move the system folders to my bigger ssd ("Laufwerk E").

    I followed the instructions on this side https://www.howtogeek.com/howto/win...l-data-folders-in-windows-vista-the-easy-way/

    so i started with "3d objects" and now it seems like i converted the folder to a copy(or link?) of my "Laufwerk E"

    https://preview.redd.it/8cf98rcgkfu...bp&s=5ffc6e554b7d8485b7ec88e5c5a442569ca877b3



    when i try to restore default in properties this comes up

    https://preview.redd.it/8j70s2ymlfu...bp&s=513f4fb1b22e8b6b4bd1fe5cf0d87813a50ddffe

    i dont know how to solve this, thanks in advance!



    p.s. sorry for my english, mein deutsch ist besser!

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    /u/rascarlxo, Oct 21, 2020
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  2. Help with messed up "download system folder"

    Hi,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

    I appreciate your time and effort.

    I understand that you are facing the issue regarding document folder which have download files and you are unable to rename it.



    Please provide the following information:




    • What exactly you mean by "accidentally redirected (or merged?) my "download" system folder with my "Document" system folder..."?

    • Are you getting the files in document folder whatever you download?


    Please provide the screenshot of the download folder and document folder.



    Please let us know the results. Feel free to write us back for any further assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Shubham Chaubey, Oct 21, 2020
    #2
  3. Downloads folder is the Documents folder

    Hi Chris,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to Restore to Default the folders and document settings and see if it helps.

    Step 1:

    Please follow below steps and check if it helps.

    • Go to Download folder.
    • Right click on the Download Folder and go to Properties.
    • In Properties go to Location tab.
    • In location Tab Click on Restore Default.


    Step 2:

    Please follow below steps and check if it helps.

    • Go to Documents folder.
    • Right click on the Document folder and go to Properties.
    • In Properties go to Location tab.
    • In location Tab Click on Restore Default.
    After performing above steps change the settings as you required and check if it helps.

    Hope these information helps, please get back to us for future support, we’ll be glad to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Prabhavathi Patil, Oct 21, 2020
    #3
  4. please help, I MESSED UP (system folders)

    HELP. SURFACE 3 IS MESSING UP

    Hi Brandon,

    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community. I understand the inconvenience you are facing. I will certainly help you with this.

    • Which game are you referring to?
    • Is this issue specific to any game?
    I would suggest you to restore the system to the previous point where PC was working normally and check if this helps in resolving the issue. To do so kindly follow the below given steps:


    • Press Windows + I key and click on Update and security.

    • Click on Recovery, and click on
      Restart under Advance startup.

    • In the Windows Recovery Environment, on the Choose an option screen, click
      'Troubleshoot'.

    • Click, Advanced Options and then click on
      System Restore.

    • Follow the onscreen suggestion to restore your PC to earlier point.
    Hope this helps.

    Kindly get back to us with the status to assist you further.

    Thank You.
     
    ThofikhAhamad, Oct 21, 2020
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