Unknown Desktop folder


  1. Nikilet
    Posts : 274
    Windows 10
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    Unknown Desktop folder


    Windows 10 version 20H2

    When I open explorer, the highlighted folder appears under the Quick access. I have no idea what it is or how it got there.

    Down under This PC/Desktop it does not appear.

    I find that I can place items in it, but when I right click there is no option to delete.

    Does anyone know why/how/what this is about?
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  3. Berton
    Posts : 14,022
    Win10 Pro and Home, Win11 Pro and Home, Win7, Linux Mint
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    Is it possible that item is the name of the computer? Right-click the Start button, click System.

    Mine:
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  4. Edwin
    Posts : 17,838
    Windows 10
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    Looks as though it's a virtual folder that points to a cloud location...,
    right click on it and choose 'Unpin from Quick Access'
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  6. Try3
    Posts : 16,952
    Windows 10 Home x64 Version 22H2 Build 19045.4170
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    Nikilet said:
    Does anyone know why/how/what this is about?
    You can probably get its full path using this method:-
    - Right-click, Properties,
    - Security tab
    - Advanced
    - the full path to it should be shown at the top of the dialog as its Name entry.

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  7. KeithM
    Posts : 989
    Microsoft Windows 10 Home
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    Looks like a Desktop folder created under a Temporary User Proifle to me.

    As others have said, view the Properties of the shortcut in Quick Acces to find the folder location.
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