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Paths to files on my desktop have changed
I have uninstalled the DropBox, but it is still affecting the location of files on my desktop. For example, the path to files is: C:\Users\user\Dropbox\PC\Desktop\[file name], instead of C:\Users\use...
Dear Megan,
I just restarted my PC, and what a surprise, all the green (and grey) circles disappeared from my desktop's icons.
I'm not sure if It's related, but the Dropbox icon didn't show in the taskbar hidden icons.
Does it mean something? Is there an explanation for this?
Thank you.
Michael
Megan
Dropbox Community Moderator
Dropbox Community ModeratorHi mikewill, when I talk about moving the desktop, documents and downloads back to where they originally were, I mean by dragging them from within your Dropbox folder, to the path you'd like to have them.
You can also try following these steps.
As for the syncing icons along with your Dropbox icon not being present after you re-started your app, it sounds possible that the app is closed. Let's check if that's the case: can you access your programs, and try to open the Dropbox app from there?
Dear Megan,
I am unable to move the files/folders either per your directions, not per Walter's instructions.
I also checked again if the backup disabled (see a screenshot).
In Windows Explorer I got an error message: "Can't redirect into reparse point, please choose different target path."
I don't know what's wrong or what to do.
Dear Megan,
Here are some more screenshots:
- Megan
Hi mikewill, based on the error that you mentioned, it sounds like the reparse points (or the shortcuts) will need to be deleted first.
Can you try to delete the folders with the arrows on them and then try follow the steps, in order to 'Restore Defaults' from the folders in C:\Users\username\Dropbox\My PC (<hostname>) again?
Sorry, Megan,
I am not clear. What are the reparse points (or the shortcuts) that need be deleted?
Also, what are the folders with the arrows on them?
If I go to 'C:\Users\Michael\Dropbox\PC' there are two folders: Desktop and Documents. Both of them bring the error.
If I go to 'C:\Users\Michael' there are lots of stuff including Desktop and Documents folders.
Please explain me what to do.
Dear Megan,
Re: "reset folder locations from there"
Do you mean to move the folder "Michael' to another to another drive?
Thank you,
Michael
- Hannah
Hi and thanks for the screenshot, mikewill.
I believe what Megan meant by "going to C:\Users\Michael and try to follow the action to right click and reset folder locations from there" was for you to go to that folder and restore the locations of the desktop, downloads and documents folders, by right-clicking on those, instead of the "Michael" folder itself.
Does that help?
Hi Hannah
Re: "Does that help?"
Not really.
The 'C:\Users\Michael' folder is located in the right place.
Anyhow, I went to that folder, right clicked on the Desktop folder, then clicked on propertied, and clicked on Location tab (see the screenshot).
After that, I went to 'C:\Users\Michael\Dropbox\PC' folder, which location I want to change. There are two folders: Desktop and Documents.
I right clicked on the Desktop folder, then clicked on properties, and clicked on Location tab (see the screenshot).
When I tried to click on 'Restore Default' button, the Location: 'C:\Users\Michael\Dropbox\PC\Desktop' changes to: 'C:\Users\Michael\Desktop' (which is correct location), but after I click on Apply button, I get an error as follows:
Then, I went back to the 'C:\Users\Michael' folder, and right clicked on the Documents folder, then clicked on propertied, and there is no Location tab (see the screenshot).
After that, I went to 'C:\Users\Michael\Dropbox\PC' and right clicked on Documents folder, then clicked on Properties, and Location tab (see screenshot).
Then, I clicked on Restore default button, and location changed
from 'C:\Users\Michael\Dropbox\PC\Documents'
to 'C:\Users\Michael\Documents',
but when I clicked on the Apply button, I got the same error (see screenshot).
As you can see (from mentioned above), in the 'C:\Users\Michael' folder only Desktop folder has Location tab. Documents folder doesn't have it.
So, I don't know how to move it.
What will happen to my desktop if I move the Desktop folder from the 'C:\users\Michael' folder?
And I'm not sure if it will be possible to combine the folders later on.
Sincerely,
Michael
Hi all Hannah Walter Megan Jay
I compared the two folders: C:\Users\Michael\Desktop' and 'C:\Users\Michael\Dropbox\PC\Desktop'. Also C:\Users\Michael\Documents' and 'C:\Users\Michael\Dropbox\PC\Documents.
Their content is identical (see screenshots).
Is it possible and what will happen if I just delete the 'C:\Users\Michael\Dropbox\PC' folder?
Thank you,
Michael
hi all Walter Walter Megan Jay
There are Dropbox Backups Deleted Files (@ https://www.dropbox.com/backups/PC)
Please explain what those are?
Here are the screenshots:
(@ https://www.dropbox.com/backups/PC?d=1)
Sincerely,
Michael
Hey all,
I'd like to inform you that I restored the default location of my Desktop and Documents folders using BAT files (as shown at https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/23504-restore-default-location-personal-folders-windows-10-a.html).
Now, when I right clicked on the icons on my desktop, then clicked-on properties, the location is C:\Users\Michael\Desktop (as it should be).
Do I need to do anything else?
Sincerely,
Michael
