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Files, folders saved on the desktop not visible'Hi, I save lots of files and folders on the desktop. Some of them do not appear on the actual desktop (even there is space) but are only seen in the Windows Explorer. Someone has the same problem?'
Files saved to desktop folder do not appear on the actual desktop'I saved a modified PDF and Excel documents to desktop in Windows 10, and there are not there when I revert back to desktop to check them. What's worse, I can't find the saved files anywhere all over the computer hard drive! Anything I can do to have saved files back?' Problem: Files saved to desktop not visible in Windows 10In general, the problem of files saved to desktop not visible can be divided into two groups. One is that files are still intact in the Windows Explorer, in the C drive (Desktop files are originally in the C drive), you don't lose them at all. While the other is that the saved files are showing up neither on the specified location nor anywhere on the entire computer hard drive.
Reasons: Files saved to desktop not visible in Windows 10Since the symptoms are not unique, the reasons and causes for the problems vary. As long as you, the issue might have been generated by the following factors. Files and folders were hidden. Save path error. Explorer.exe error. File system error.Solutions: Files saved to desktop not visible in Windows 10You can now start the fix in the beginning with the help of, especially for the case that files and folders not found anywhere on your computer.
Blank screen is no problem! Open File menu and click Run new task (Windows 8 and later) or New Task (Run). Keyboard magic for this is Alt+F+N. Type explorer and click OK (or hit Enter key). After some disk grinding, Desktop icons and Taskbar appear again.
You may choose to skip this data recovery part if files are still in the C drive, only not showing on the desktop.Step 1. Run folder recovery software. Launch EaseUS folder recovery software on your PC. Connect the device to your computer if the lost folder is saved on an external storage device. Click 'Specify a location' to choose the exact location where you lost the folder.
Click 'Scan' to begin scanning lost folder with files. Let's apply the possible solutions one by one once files have been fully protected.
Show desktop iconsRight-click on the desktop, go to View and uncheck View desktop icons. That's not the end. Try multiple times repeatedly to re-check and uncheck the box. Sometimes, the invisible desktop files would then appear after some refresh.Tip: If this view option fails, try the other option in the same way in View - Auto arrange icons. Fix explorer.exe issue. Press Ctrl + Alt + Del to bring up the Task Manager option. Right-click explorer.exe in the process and end process tree.This would reset your desktop and finally saved files show up.
Fix file system error. Type cmd in the search box in Windows 10.
From the result, right-click on the Command Prompt and choose Run as Administrator. Type sfc / scannow in the Command Prompt window and press Enter.This will check and fix file system errors that prevent saved files from appearing on the actual desktop in Windows 10. Why cannot I recover 2GB data for free?It is recommended to check the version installed is Free or Trial because they are different versions.Trial has data preview function but cannot save any files, while the version enables to recover 2 GB files. The default free space is 500 MB and you may share the product on social media to get another 1.5 GB.
Why cannot the recovered files be opened?A file is saved as 2 parts on the storage device: directory info (which is comprised by file name, time stamp and size info, etc.) and data content.If the files with original file names and folder structures cannot be opened, one possible reason is the corrupted directory info. There is still a chance to recover the data content with the method in our software. Why isn't it suggested to recover the files back to the original drive?The storage structure of the lost files would be altered or damaged by any changes on the drive.
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Desktop Icons Not Appearing On Windows 10
If you save the recovered files back to the same drive, the original data structures and data content would be corrupted or overwritten, which causes permanent data loss. So you should prepare another disk to save the files. How can I check whether my data is recoverable or not before purchase?The version helps you save 2GB files to better verify the recovery quality of our product before purchase. How long does it take to scan the drive?It strongly depends on the capacity of your hard drive and the performance of your computer. As reference,most drive recoveries can be completed in around 10 to 12 hours for a 1-TB healthy hard drive in general conditions. Why cannot I recover 2GB data for free?It is recommended to check the version installed is Free or Trial because they are different versions. Trial has data preview function but cannot save any files, while the version enables to recover 2 GB files.
Why cannot the recovered files be opened?A file is saved as 2 parts on the storage device: directory info (which is comprised by file name, time stamp and size info, etc.) and data content. If the files with original file names and folder structures cannot be opened, one possible reason is the corrupted directory info. There is still a chance to recover the data content with the method in our software. Why isn't it suggested to recover the files back to the original drive?The storage structure of the lost files would be altered or damaged by any changes on the drive.
If you save the recovered files back to the same drive, the original data structures and data content would be corrupted or overwritten, which causes permanent data loss. So you should prepare another disk to save the files. How can I check whether my data is recoverable or not before purchase?The version helps you save 2GB files to better verify the recovery quality of our product before purchase.
How long does it take to scan the drive?It strongly depends on the capacity of your hard drive and the performance of your computer. As reference,most drive recoveries can be completed in around 10 to 12 hours for a 1-TB healthy hard drive in general conditions.Put the lost files back into your hands in only 3 steps. Don't wait as your files won't.