Windows 10: Reset "User Folders" to default

Hi,I changed the user folders' paths a long time ago.I wanted to reset them to default. Is this possible without losing any data?Also my recycling bin also has the wrong path, it leads me to another folder.I hope you can help me.Thank you.

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How can I switch the default user folder?

Hello,

We appreciate the information that you have provided us. However, we would like to know more about the issue. Kindly answer the questions below:

• Are you referring to the default folder location within the computer?
• Is it specifically in the user profile or as a whole?

In the meantime, we suggest that you refer to this page on
how to change the default location of a folder. This pertains to the
My Documents folder but it can work with other default user folder as well.

Do not hesitate to let us know if there is anything else we can assist you with.

 

Default group permissions for ProgramData folder?

Here are the User permissions I have in my Windows 10 Home Explorer for Program Data:

CREATOR OWNER - Allow Special Permissions

SYSTEM - Allow Full control, Modify, Read & Execute, List folder contents, Read, Write

Administrators - Same as System

Users - Read & Execute, List folder contents, Read, Special Permissions

There are also default Windows 10 NTFS file permissions here:

https://winaero.com/reset-ntfs-permissions-wind...

https://www.winhelponline.com/blog/reset-ntfs-p...

https://droidrant.com/how-do-i-reset-my-permiss...

Report back results for each step so I know what else to suggest.

Feel free to ask back any questions. Based on the results you post back I may have other suggestions if necessary.

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Deletion of Default folder under Users folder

I'm using windows 11 and accidentally deleted a Default folder under Users, no system backup was performed prior to these. The Default folder is permanently deleted any chance to restore it back. Will it effect already created users??

Any suggestion would be more then helpful !!