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Where is the real Desktop folder path in Windows 8.1 / 10 / 11?


To open the real Desktop folder path in Windows 8.1, 10, 11 and Windows-7, please start the MS-Explorer!




The real desktop directory (folder) and the desktop you see are not on Windows and not the same, here is a simple example of how to open these folders, to clear the question of many users what is the path name of the desktop in windows an how to find Desktop background folder! 

 
Content / Example / Tip:

1.) ... Opening the standard desktop under Windows! 
2.) ... Open another real desktop folder! 
3.) ... Tip: The Desktop background directory?


See also: ► Find  My Documents Folder in Windows 10 by all users! 

1.) Opening the standard desktop under Windows! 

Run the Explorer via keyboard shortcut [Windows + E] and type in the address-bar the address:
is shell:UsersFilesFolder\Desktop and not %UserProfile%\Desktop (... see Image-1 Arrow-1)

Does not work on the Run-Command Dialog [Windows R], in Windows 8 / 8.1!

See also: ... windows 8.1 all users desktop location to customize and edit! 

And other nice paths for MS-Explorer and ... file manager Q-Dir in Windows 8/8.1:  
shell:Libraries, shell:MusicLibrary, shell:VideosLibrary, shell:OtherUsersFolder, shell:Device Metadata Store,
shell:PublicSuggestedLocations, shell:DocumentsLibrary, shell:User Pinned, shell:UsersLibrariesFolder,
shell:PicturesLibrary, shell:ImplicitAppShortcuts, shell:Ringtones, shell:CommonRingtones ... more shell:folders  

Tip: Address-Bar-Focus: [F4]

See also: ... see hidden files and folder and extensions in Windows 8 / 10 || ... desktop background in Windows 8.1 and 10 

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The real Desktop folder path and directory in Windows 8
The real Desktop folder path and directory in Windows 8
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2.) Open another real desktop folder! 

C:\users or the command  shell:UserProfiles, here you can see and modify all user folders, add copy or delete data. To have full access to all folders, of course, you need full administrator rights.  
 
The command  shell:UserProfiles  you can simply start with the keyboard shortcut Windows + R!  
 
Each user has a private folder in which one is desktop folder  is, quite simply can links between the user account from a  desktop folder  to another desktop folder to copy or move.

(Image-2) All Desktops folders path on all Windows!
All Desktops folders path on all Windows!

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The Default Desktop background directory on Windows 10/8.1/7!



Desktop Backgrounds folder location is in C:\Windows\Web!

Please start the File-Explorer for example via Keyboardshortcut [Windows-Logo]+[E] and open the

Default Wallpaper Folder: C:\Windows\Web\Wallpaper or %windir%\Web\Wallpaper

Optional Keyboardshortcut [Windows-Logo]+[R] and  (... see Image-3 Point 1 and 2)

(Image-3) Desktop Background Folder path in Windows 8.1 plus 10!
Desktop Background Folder path in Windows 8.1 plus 10!

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FAQ 103: Updated on: 14 August 2021 07:18 Windows
Windows-8

How to remove switch user in windows 8 (8.1) at Login start screen?


There Is no problem to remove switch user in windows 8, 8.1 or win 10 at / from Logon screen You can use this solution: Auto Logon Windows 8 without
Windows-8

Disable Windows 8/8.1 or 10 key click sound in virtual osk keyboard, IE 10 11, MS-Explorer?


Solutions to disable or enable Windows 8.1, 8 or Windows-10 key click sound for virtual onscreen keyboard or navigation click sound in MS-Explorer, IE 10
Windows-8

Enable Quick Launch in Windows 8 desktop taskbar, how to?


You can activate and use the Quick Launch bar in Windows 8 to be visible in the desktop taskbar.
Windows-8

Directly Open Desktop in Windows 8.1 and 8 at Login, skip start screen, how to?


To run directly or open the Desktop in Windows 8 / 8.1 after Login logon and skip start screen please use the command prompt cmd: cmd.exe SCHTASKS
Windows-8

Is the mouse pointer in Windows 8.1 and 10 smaller than the XP and 7 cursor?


Its an optical illusion in Windows 8.1, 10, the mouse pointer appears smaller because the desktop icons are larger in windows 8, 10.
Windows-8

How to change the desktop Icon size in Windows 8 / 10 to classic (8.1, XP)?


To change the desktop icon size in Windows 8.1 and / or Windows 10 to classic like Win-XP Content / Solution / Tips: 1.  Easy change the desktop symbols
Windows-8

How to open DVD or CD Burning Folder in Windows-8, 8.1 and Win 10 (chamber)?


It is very easy to open DVD or CD Burning Folder in Windows-8. To find and open Temporary Burn Folder in Windows-8, please press the Hot-Key [Windows]+[R] and

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