Windows 10: System Restore - What is this folder ?

Discus and support System Restore - What is this folder ? in Windows 10 Backup and Restore to solve the problem; and how do I remove from Available Drives list ? Just did a Repair Install and this mystery folder shows up now. Wasn't there before, or ever. TIA.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Backup and Restore' started by mrgeek, Dec 6, 2019.

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    System Restore - What is this folder ?


    and how do I remove from Available Drives list ? Just did a Repair Install and this mystery folder shows up now. Wasn't there before, or ever. TIA.


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    mrgeek, Dec 6, 2019
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  2. 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, Dec 6, 2019
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  3. System Restore Error 0x81000203

    Good day,

    We can see here that you are having issues performing system restore on your computer. Having said that, we need to determine the cause of this problem. Before we proceed, may we know the following:

    • Any changes made on the computer prior to this concern?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?
    • Are you getting any error messages when trying to perform system restore? If so, can you send us a screenshot?
      Note: Please do not include any personal information.
    • Have you performed all the suggested troubleshooting steps found on this thread?
     
    Desiree Yau, Dec 6, 2019
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  4. System Restore - What is this folder ?

    system restore, no cd

    Mussels did not fail, those two are answers are very common with what you are describing. You can try to go back to a system restore point located in the help folder in control panel. Have you created any recent restore points?
     
    t77snapshot, Dec 6, 2019
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