i merged my downloads folder and C:\Users\bob how do undo it

Anonymous
2025-02-15T03:33:40+00:00

i moved my downloads folder and documents folder to a diffrent drive then when i tried to move it back i messed up and made it the user profile folder instead of in the folder. i cant change location nor can i restore default.

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Ramesh 182.4K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2025-02-15T05:20:33+00:00

Ok. It's a cosmetic issue actually.

Open admin Command Prompt and run:

  • del "%userprofile%\desktop.ini" /a

Log off and log back into your account.

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  1. Ramesh 182.4K Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-02-15T05:41:51+00:00

    You're welcome.

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-02-15T05:36:39+00:00

    this worked, thank you so much for the help

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