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Don't want to bork up my computer so I am asking here first: Can I have different folders and files on different desktops in windows 10? I want to have one desktop that has work-related folders and files that I can access easily, and one desktop that has personal folders and files I can access quickly.
Right now, I see the same folders and files on both desktops
Maybe there is a better way to do this... I guess I could just create two NEW folders [one called work, one called home] and just put all the folders and files on my desktop into those two folders, but that might require me to be organized, which is apparently not one of my strong suits.Thanks in advance.
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I don't think so but I would be interested to know if it can. I have tried to create a folder [for example] in another Desktop and it appears in the first one as well. Also all my folders and files on the first Desktop always appear on all others. -
I don't think so but I would be interested to know if it can. I have tried to create a folder [for example] in another Desktop and it appears in the first one as well. Also all my folders and files on the first Desktop always appear on all others.
I think you are probably right about this. I see the same folders and files on both desktops -
I think you are probably right about this. I see the same folders and files on both desktops
You would have to use something like Dexpot
Windows 10 offers the ability to remap the default folder where your user folders are stored on the disk. For instance, under the "Location" tab, you can change where the "Desktop" folder is physically located on the disk for the currently logged user, for example:
I would recommend moving out all files/folders from the old / new location before changing/applying it, and then adding them back again, especially if you have any form of folder or file sharing / syncing going on with that user [see One Drive below]. I've seen some syncing issues arise with this feature otherwise.
Something else to look at: Microsoft One Drive comes packed with Windows 10 and it might get configured automatically when you first create your user and configure your environment when it gets installed. You'll notice One Drive does come packed with a "Desktop" folder which can be used to sync your "Desktop" folder[s] for the current user.
This is one place to investigate. You can find more details on configuring and using One Drive in this handy tutorial.
Hello, When going to File explorer: Might someone please explain to me the differences between:
Windows [C and the Folder Desktop that appears there,
Bob
Any chance you could post a screenshot please bob - as I'm a little puzzled as to why they would show different things if it's the same location.
I get two "desktop" links - one is under "quick access" and the other is under "this PC". They are both the shortcuts to the same location and show the same files.
It is interesting, I get 3 Desktops in the left/navigation column in File Explorer plus can get another on the right-click of the Taskbar then click Toolbars then Desktop to have it show on the Taskbar. And these don't count the one in C:\Users\USERNAME. I haven't checked if they all contain the same things.
There should be three. 1. Under Quick Access 2. Under This PC 3. Under Frequent Folders
They all go to same location.
I have two disk drives on my PC [one SSD and one HDD] and basically what I want to do is to have files from both of these drives in my desktop.
Currently my desktop folder is in the SSD and I want to have direct access from the desktop to some of my files in the HDD. One solution may be to just create a link in the SSD folder to the HDD folder, but I should do this for every folder/file I want on the dekstop.
So, is there a better way to do this? Is there a way to create another desktop folder on the HDD [or some analogous action that brings the same result]? I'm using Windows 10.
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Multiple desktops are great for keeping unrelated, ongoing projects organized—or for quickly switching desktops before a meeting.
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On the taskbar, select the Task view icon, then select New desktop.
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Open the apps you want to use on that desktop.
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To switch to another desktop, select Task view again.
You can also choose different backgrounds for each desktop if you're using a picture. If you're using a solid color or a slideshow, all your backgrounds will be the same.
To change a background if you're using a picture:
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Right-click on the desktop you want to change.
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Select Choose background.
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Select the list in the Personalize your background section, then select Picture.
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Select a picture.
Multiple desktops are great for keeping unrelated, ongoing projects organized—or for quickly switching desktops before a meeting. To create multiple desktops:
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On the taskbar, select Task view > New desktop .
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Open the apps you want to use on that desktop.
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To switch to another desktop, select Task view again.