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How to restore desktop icon in quick access?

Vyper 0 Reputation points
2026-02-02T03:42:05.5733333+00:00

It went missing in some recent update, also when I try to direct a browser to download to desktop I cannot because the shortcut is gone.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
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  1. Rodrigo Queiroz 74,920 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-02-02T18:01:34.0433333+00:00

    Right click the Start Menu icon > Terminal (Admin)
    Paste the command below and press enter:

    [Environment]::GetFolderPath("Desktop")

    It will return the Desktop folder location, go to the folder the Desktop folder is located, right-click the Desktop folder and select "Pin to Quick Access"

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  2. Rodrigo Queiroz 74,920 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-02-02T06:26:16.26+00:00

    HI, I'm Rodrigo and I will help you.
    To pin Desktop show on Quick Access again, open the File Explorer > C: > Users > (Your username) > Right click "Desktop" > Pin to Quick Access.

    If this folder doesn't match your current Desktop, you have the Desktop folder on OneDrive. Open OneDrive, right click Desktop folder > Pin to Quick Access.

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