Windows 10: Why Do I have Two Desktop Folders?

When I open File Explorer, the first folder at the top of the left hand panel is "Desktop." On the right hand panel, the contents of Desktop show a number of other folders, including "Desktop." That folder has no contents. What gives? Can I delete it?

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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 ?.

 

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

 

Desktop Folder Destination bugged after WU

Hi

Thanks for your reply.

Regarding the encryption issue you're experiencing, it seems like there might be some lingering encryption settings causing new files to be automatically encrypted when saved to the desktop. To address this, you can try the following steps:

1. Check Current Encryption Status:
   
   • Right-click on your desktop and select "Properties."
     
   • In the "General" tab, check if there's a checkbox labeled "Encrypt contents to secure data." If it's checked, uncheck it.
     
2. Clear Encryption Attribute from Desktop:
   
   • Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
     
   • Navigate to your desktop directory by typing:
     
     cd C:\Users\<your_username>\Desktop
     
   • Run the command: This command will attempt to decrypt all files on the desktop.
     
     cipher /d /a /s:
     
3. Disabling Encryption on Desktop Folder:
   
   • If the above steps don't resolve the issue, try disabling encryption on the entire Desktop folder again.
     
   • Right-click on your desktop folder, select "Properties," go to the "General" tab, and click "Advanced."
     
   • Uncheck the "Encrypt contents to secure data" option, but this time, don't apply the changes to the subfolders and files. Leave it unchecked for now.
     

It's important to back up your important data before attempting any major changes.