Windows 10: Windows 10 draws additional broken taskbar and Desktop after changes in User Folder and...

So, recently I've installed Windows 10 and a bit of some software. Then, I've made some changes, listed below.

Changes in Registry:

• Program Files (also x86 and W6432dir) path: D:\Soft
• Common Files (also x86 and W6432dir) path: D:\CommonFiles

Changes in User Folders:

• Moved every folder (like Downloads, Pictures, Documents, Video, etc.) to D:\users\username

Now every time 5 minutes after startup system creates a new desktop over original one. It is not a Virtual Desktop that you could create with Win+Ctrl+D hotkey, but a broken clone of default main Desktop.

Here's how it looks like:

At first glance, perfectly normal first launch desktop

But here's my main taskbar showing over a bugged one

Some app is listed in Taskbar, but its button doesn't have an icon. Trying to open it throws this error

List of available drives is incorrect, there should be more. In main instance of File Explorer, list of drives is correct

What could be causing this issue? How it could be fixed, optionally keeping most of my changes intact? I want to install software and store personal files on another drive by default.

System is Windows 10 Pro N edition.

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Hi Renee,

Having an easy access to the Desktop folder can give you a convenience on opening your files. Regarding your concern about the Desktop folder that was moved to the Downloads section, we recommend that you create a new local user or administrator account to
resolve the issue.

To create a local user or administrator account, follow the steps listed on this
link.

In addition, to move your files from the Downloads folder back to the Desktop folder, we suggest that you manually copy and paste the files to avoid any data loss.

Feel free to post back if you need more help.