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Why Do I have Two Desktop Folders?

Anonymous
2024-12-18T21:06:12+00:00

When I open File Explorer, the first folder at the top of the left hand panel is "Desktop." On the right hand panel, the contents of Desktop show a number of other folders, including "Desktop." That folder has no contents. What gives? Can I delete it?

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  1. Rodrigo Queiroz 77,265 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-12-19T02:43:13+00:00

    Thank you for the screenshot. This is another view for the folders. The Desktop under Desktop is your actual desktop.

    To change it, right click in a blank area of the navigation pane (left) and uncheck "Show all folders".

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-12-19T01:18:28+00:00

    Hi,
    I'm Rodrigo and I'll help you.
    Please send a screenshot of your File Explorer view.

    Here it is:

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  2. Rodrigo Queiroz 77,265 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-12-18T23:11:18+00:00

    Hi,

    I'm Rodrigo and I'll help you.

    Please send a screenshot of your File Explorer view.

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