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
    2018-09-18T23:48:03+00:00

    If you can open the Recycle bin you will be able to see a file explorer window. You can use that to navigate. I was able to start programs from the executable files. You just have to look for that folder, copy it and then paste it in the right spot.

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-09-15T17:41:25+00:00

    I had to buy another hard drive that Windows 10 ruined. I suppose I'm not having any more trouble on this laptop because it's an SSD.

    During my troubles, I bought another identical laptop to this one, just in case. I disabled Superfetch and Winduhs Update.

    This very moment, as I type, the mechanical hard drive on the second laptop recently purchased is spinning out of control and I can't figure out how to stop it.

    There is no other rational conclusion to be drawn. Windows 10 isn't a "service".  It's destructive malware.

    (Codeplaya, this wasn't a response to you directly. Apparently there's no "post a comment" button, or I'm so livid I missed it.

    EDIT: so maybe it's partly a response to you after all. Your trick won't work if we've disabled the Lock Screen).

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-09-15T16:20:35+00:00

    I got the same problem.

    This is what I did to fix the problem:

    I pressed windows + L to lock the computer

    On the lock screen there is the power button icon

    Click on it, then hold shift and click on restart

    From the recovery menu choose startup repair.

    I hope this helps.

    Kind regards,

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-09-12T16:44:43+00:00

    I just had this problem recently and I fixed it, I'm using a Lenovo ideapad 110-15IBR with Windows 10. Do the following

    In the logging screen (don't log in) press and hold SHIFT, then while holding SHIFT go click to the power button and press the option restart (still with your finger pressing the shift button) then just wait 3 seconds and let go your finger from the shift button and then the computer goes to a menu that say "Choose an option" that has 3 options: Continue, troubleshoot and turn off your pc, click on the troubleshoot option and then click to advanced options and finally choose system restore.

    You might wait for 15 to 30 minutes and then you can have access to your dekstop after you log in, hopefully this can work with you guys the same way it worked for me

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