Moving Desktop

Hi, not sure why or how your desktop folder exists only in your 'One Drive' account... here's the reference for moving it- and for more, see the links at the end of the tutorial.

Move Location of Desktop Folder in Windows 10 | Windows 10 Tutorials

Did you deliberately relocate it there at some point?
If you're not certain about this, I would check its default location first before doing anything.

Associations are not affected at all. That's an entirely separate matter.

Your desktop is basically just a folder, so you can back up its content first - recommended. (Ideally have as little on it it as you really need).

orealius said:

It's the way Win 10 sets it up. For some reason it puts your Download and Desktop folder in the 'one drive.'....which is used to lure you into a cloud account. So that is its default location, at least on this system. I'm just wondering if I change location in the properties of this folder will my desktop shortcuts still work?

Changing the location will work to move it. Hope this helps

Hello Orealius,

In addition, double check your OneDrive settings using the tutorial below to make sure "Desktop" is set to auto save to "This PC only".

Auto Save Desktop to OneDrive or This PC in Windows 10 | Windows 10 Tutorials

Do you see this below when you click on or right click on the OneDrive icon in the notification area?

Odd. Go ahead and post a screenshot showing it to see if anything may stand out.