Windows 10: Why is the File Explorer thinking that my desktop has the path "C:\"

Discus and support Why is the File Explorer thinking that my desktop has the path "C:\" in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Today I started the computer, and when I got to the desktop I saw some familiar folders. And then I opened one up to see what's up and I see that it... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Moldytzu, Jan 11, 2022.

  1. MOLDYTZU
    Moldytzu Win User

    Why is the File Explorer thinking that my desktop has the path "C:\"


    Today I started the computer, and when I got to the desktop I saw some familiar folders. And then I opened one up to see what's up and I see that it opens the folder from the C: root directory. I opened cmd there I have a custom registry hack that adds "Open Command Prompt here" in the context menu and I see that the path is C:\. Why is this happening? I'm using Windows 10 21H1 build 19043.1415 on an UEFI PC with MSI motherboard.

    :)
     
    Moldytzu, Jan 11, 2022
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  2. KEITHM
    KeithM Win User

    Please give steps to open the paths to Program Files

    If you want to open File Explorer to your C: drive without any registry tweaks, you'll need to do so from a shortcut you create.

    1. Open File Explorer to This PC.
    2. Right-click Winndows (CWhy is the File Explorer thinking that my desktop has the path "C:\" :) and select Create Shortcut:

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    3. Clock OK in the altert dialog:

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    4. And you'll have a shortcut on your Desktop:

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    KeithM, Jan 11, 2022
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  3. STURPE
    sturpe Win User
    Cannot find Desktop Icon in File Explorer

    Now that is interesting. If I do what you suggest, File Explorer Address bar changes to C:\Users\username\documents and the missing ICONS are there. But there is still not a "Desktop" folder.

    Is this a step in the right direction?
     
    sturpe, Jan 11, 2022
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  4. EASY RHINO
    Easy Rhino Win User

    Why is the File Explorer thinking that my desktop has the path "C:\"

    Add a path to $PATH?

    what exactly do you need to decipher about that path line? also, what are you installing? perhaps i can help.
     
    Easy Rhino, Jan 11, 2022
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