Can't straighten out my folders...their order is very messed up.

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I recently found that the folder "Desktop" was somehow located under "Searches". I attempted to move it so that it would be under my name (as I'm listed under "Users". Instead "Desktop" is now at the top of the folders file.

If you go to OS (C:) then "Users", then pick my name, on the left under "Folders" you will see:

Desktop

My Name

Public

Computer

Network

Control Panel

Recycle Bin

All Photos

Desktop Items (a folder I had created to put stray items in)

and two other folders I created for my desktop

I really see this as a mess and I don't know how to move, rename or fix that "Desktop" folder. I, of course, don't want to lose any of my work.

Thank you for any help.

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Anonymous

2013-08-18T17:48:53+00:00

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Anonymous

2013-08-18T21:23:36+00:00

Okay, I did everything but have this message and don't want to select it until you give the okay:

"Do you want to redirect folder 'Desktop' into another system folder 'Profile' located at C:\Users\Ceil? If you proceed with redirection you will not be able to separate them or restore default location."

I'm guessing you'll say "yes" but would like to make sure so that I don't make things worse rather than correct them.
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Anonymous

2013-08-18T21:37:17+00:00

Don't do it. I have to go to work. Back in 9 hours.
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Anonymous

2013-08-19T10:23:11+00:00

It appears that dialog is a half baked feature meant to avoid the need for dragging but not thought out.

Dragging works. That dialog appears to be dangerous.

Open your user profile folder in one window and Searches in another. Drag desktop from Searches into a blank spot in your profile folder.

Then check that this is now correct.

Start - All Programs - Accessories - Right click Command Prompt and choose Run As Administrator. Type (or copy and paste by right clicking in the Command Prompt window and choosing Paste).

reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders" /v desktop
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Anonymous

2013-08-19T12:34:21+00:00

Said it can't do it as the folder is open in another program... (I'm on the desktop?)
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