Paths to files on my desktop have changed

[mikewill]

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\user\Desktop\[file name].

What can be done to get rid of 'Dropbox\PC\' from the path?

P.S. My OS is Windows 10 Pro x64 version 22H2 (OS build 19045.2965).

[Walter]

Hey @mikewill, sorry to jump in, but could you send us a screenshot of the options you get when you right click on the mentioned folder?

[mikewill]

Hi @Walter

Hopefully, that's what you want: 

[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?

[mikewill]

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

[mikewill]

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

[mikewill]

Hi all @Hannah @Walter @Megan @Jay 

Should I uninstall the Dropbox app prior to deleting the 'C:\Users\Michael\Dropbox\PC' folder from Dropbox? 

Michael

[mikewill]

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

[mikewill]

@Hannah @Walter @Megan @Jay 

Hey all,

Have I done something wrong that you refrain from responding?

Sincerely,

Michael

[mikewill]

@Hannah @Walter @Megan @Jay 

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.htm...).

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

[Jay]

Thanks for the update. I'm glad to hear you were able to restore the location of the folder. 

Do you need to move any content to or from the previously backed up folders?