Windows 10: Win 11 Downloads merged with Desktop, Two Desktops show in User Folder

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    Win 11 Downloads merged with Desktop, Two Desktops show in User Folder


    I turned the computer on today and found this mess. Somehow the default Downloads folder is merged with the desktop, though they both maintain separate contents. The system thinks Downloads still exists, the folder file path points to it, despite the name being different. I haven't changed anything in the system except for adding books to Calibre, which doesn't touch the Downloads folder. Here are my screenshots. Thank you for the help.

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    Rachael Waters, Jan 20, 2025
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