After update of my windows 10 I got problem Desktop is unavailable

Anonymous
2018-05-14T07:58:32+00:00

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.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Windows update

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Anonymous
2018-05-14T09:08:43+00:00

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

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-08-22T10:40:39+00:00

    I had a similar problem and could not run Windows Explorer as it was no longer listed as an App. So I used the "Re-cycle bin" icon to open the file management section and then followed the instructions shown. This helped solve the problem. I also found I could copy the desktop file from my user account (i.e. rather than use the Default user).

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-08-22T08:00:25+00:00

    Use task manager .Gi to new Task .Then browse

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-08-22T04:06:31+00:00

    You seem upset.

    Get some sleep, Trigglypuff.

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-08-22T03:58:58+00:00

    Huh?

    What does your own personal opinion have to do with this thread?  This is concerning "After update of my windows 10 I got problem Desktop is unavailable"

    HERE IS THE ORIGINAL POST:

    • 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.

    I provided a solution that works.  This certainly is not a forum for you to discuss your personal mental health issues.

    [please contact your Health insurance provider and/or contact 911 if this is an emergency]

    I spend much time trying to help members over several forums to assist with their problems/issues.  Please stick to the topic and try to provide info that is helpful rather than BS.

    • I have read this entire thread
    • Also I'm not a "Lady" BTW
    • And again this thread is not a forum for you to spout your ignorant crap

    I will not reply to you again, and hopefully no other member will reply either/also.  You should be BANNED.

    EDIT:  for those that may have missed the [MY] solution:

    At least this worked for myself:

    • Create a Windows 10 USB using the Media Creation tool on another computer
    • Insert this into the computer having this issue
    • Open a Command Prompt (Win+R opens Run dialog, type cmd.exe)
    • Navigate to the USB drive (mine was E:) [THIS IS THE USB WIN10 INSTALL USB that you created earlier]
    • Run (type) setup.exe
    • Select install Windows (this will perform an "in-place" upgrade)
    • Make sure "Keep personal files and apps" is selected
    • Let it do its thing, when finished you should be fine

    Took less than 30 minutes once I figured this out.  Good luck!

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