Windows 10: Why do deleted files still show on desktop?

Discus and support Why do deleted files still show on desktop? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I deleted a zipped file using File Explorer and noticed it was still on my desktop. I right click to delete it but it showed an error probably because... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Tqkend, Dec 5, 2022.

  1. Tqkend Win User

    Why do deleted files still show on desktop?


    I deleted a zipped file using File Explorer and noticed it was still on my desktop. I right click to delete it but it showed an error probably because it was deleted. A restart made it go away, but I just thought it was weird. I tried with an image and it also happened, except I could delete it from my desktop without an error.

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    Tqkend, Dec 5, 2022
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  2. MohanC Win User

    windows 10 deleted my desktop files

    Step 1 - I upgraded to Win 10 and lost all my files on Desktop.

    Step 2 - Found the files in Network - USers- Desktop

    copied all files again to desktop.

    Step 3- Restarted my machine again and lost desktop files again.

    Step 4 - As suggested did the following as listed below but dont find my files.

    • Press “Windows + E”, open This PC/Computer
    • Open Local Disc C, open Windows.old
    • Click on Users, select your User name
    • Go to desktop folder
    Cant find my files. Why is Win 10 deleted files again and again from Desktop ?.
     
    MohanC, Dec 5, 2022
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  3. Cant Delete Files From Desktop

    Well, ran into a weird bug with vista, for some reason i cant delete files from desktop, this normaly happens to .exe files, the ONLY fix seems to be to KILL explorer.exe, and delete the file, then restat explorer, anybody got any idea why this happens?
     
    Rebo&Zooty, Dec 5, 2022
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  4. Try3 Win User

    Why do deleted files still show on desktop?

    Deleted icons stay on desktop (not in desktop folder)

    I can only suggest that you
    1 Add a list of steps you have already taken.
    2 Add a comment about restarting the computer. Do the deleted icons disappear then?
    2 Add a comment explaining if any Desktop items do delete correctly and whether or not there are any significant differences between those that do delete correctly and those that don't.
    3 Add a list of any OS tweaks you have done & any third-party OS-related utilities you have run.

    I assume you have already reinstalled your display driver.
    I don't see a Repair install as being relevant. Repair Install - TenForumsTutorials

    Denis
     
    Try3, Dec 5, 2022
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