Windows 10: Unable to add folders and apps to desktop

Discus and support Unable to add folders and apps to desktop in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I've been unable to add folders and apps to my desktop after I decided to delete all the widgets I had previously installed. I've tried resetting my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Lilith.sb, Dec 7, 2022.

  1. Lilith.sb Win User

    Unable to add folders and apps to desktop


    I've been unable to add folders and apps to my desktop after I decided to delete all the widgets I had previously installed. I've tried resetting my desktop setting and adding shortcuts multiple ways, and I can't get anything to work. Is there a way that I could have set a setting that doesn't allow me to add things to my desktop?

    :)
     
    Lilith.sb, Dec 7, 2022
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  2. NdMk2o1o Win User

    Split Steam app folder between 2 HDD?

    As the title suggests I want to find out if there's a way I can split my steam app folder on to 2 drives, specifically an SSD that I will be putting my OS and most used games and apps and a regular HDD for everything else?
     
    NdMk2o1o, Dec 7, 2022
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  3. topgundcp Win User
    Unable to delete a folder - Invalid folder name


    Suggestion:
    1. Run chkdsk x: /r to make sure that there's no HD corruption.
      x: is the drive containing the folder you want to delete.
    2. Try to delete the folder again. If still does not work, go to step 3.
    3. Download: Download - Linux Mint and create a bootable USB using: Rufus - Create bootable USB
    4. Boot up with Linux Mint and try to delete the folder again.
      NOTE: Unlike WinPE. Linux does not have any Windows permission imposed to it so it is easier to delete.
     
    topgundcp, Dec 7, 2022
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  4. Yolvi Ell Win User

    Unable to add folders and apps to desktop

    Dragging apps to desktop for shortcuys

    Hi Lance,

    It's possible that some settings are preventing you from adding shortcuts to the desktop. We'd like to learn more about your concern so that we could provide the proper resolution. We just have a few questions for you:

    • Which build version of Windows 10 is on your computer? To check, click
      Start
      , type winver, and press Enter. For example, 14393.1066.
    • Does this happen when you try dragging all apps to the desktop, or just a specific app?
    • Are you using an administrator account?
    • Is your computer connected to a private domain?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

    As an initial recommendation, we suggest following these steps as a workaround:

    • Right-click on any empty part of the desktop.
    • Click New > Shortcut.
    • Navigate to the folder location of the app you want and select it.
    • Click OK.

    We look forward to your response and the result of the initial troubleshooting.
     
    Yolvi Ell, Dec 7, 2022
    #4
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