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My PC is working really normal before update. After I update my windows 10 the system show this message.
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Desktop is unavailable. If the location is on this PC, make sure the device or drive is connected or the disc is inserted, and then try again. If the location is on a network, make sure you're connected to the network or internet, and then try again. If the location still can't be found, it might have been moved or deleted. - OK
Then I click ok after that I only see recycle bin and task bar, which can not do anything background is black, so I restart by using ctrl+alt+delete and run safe mode(safe mode with network).
In safe mode it has no This PC it just has recycle bin and some program and I can't open any file location of any program after that I turn off my pc for 30 sec then open it the result is
C:\WINDOWS\system32\config\systemprofile\Desktop is not accessible
Access is denied. -OK
Only recycle bin and task bar and black background again.
I have no idea to fix this problem any more. Please I really need some help. THANK YOU. My English is not professional I hope you understand my message.
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Hi Thirut,
Open Windows File Explorer
On the View Ribbon, check the box marked 'Hidden Items'
C:\users\Default\
Right click and copy the Desktop folder contained in the Default Folder
Navigate to: C:\Windows\system32\config\systemprofile
Right click and Paste the Desktop folder into the systemprofile folder
Restart (not shut sown) your PC
Please use browse button on cmd prompt window to copy paste the desktop folder...
Mine is also the same issue and it is resolved now...
Same issue here (november 2018).
My laptop (Lenovo) and windows 10 Home (1603) got this error when upgrading to 1609.
Too many wrong updates and it is against the client pushing the new build.
I have just got my pc up and running by completely rebuilding using a copy of the recovery program from another windows 10 laptop via a 16gb usb stick. (Solution found on you tube) Drastic but it appears to have worked.
I elected to wipe everything and start again as I had a back up..there was an option to retain files but I don't know how effective this is....Keep well and Good luck..Jim
For the desktop missing try this . I copied and pasted the relevant information for you to try. Do not x out of the error .Just try this before windows can go to a blank screen.
From alirb
use shortcut window+ R
and then type nothing , just press browse button at bottom right
an explore window will open
Once window opens do Dave's advice
(From Dave M121)
On the View Ribbon, check the box marked 'Hidden Items'
Navigate to
C:\users\Default\
Right click and copy the Desktop folder contained in the Default Folder
Navigate to: C:\Windows\system32\config\systemprofile
Right click and Paste the Desktop folder into the systemprofile folder
Restart (not shut sown) your PC
If nothing works please see the answer to this post for recovery options from Dave M121
