I lost my "PERSO" folder in "c:/User". Solved

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Hello,  I just switched to Windows 10 (I'm still figuring things out…) and after a mishap, I lost the "PERSO" folder that was located next to the "Public" folder in C:/Users. When I type "users" in the search area of the "Start" menu, Win10 offers me: E/: _FileHistoryDESKTOP-H1CFTEP>Data>C>(empty)  C: is the SSD where Windows and my software are located E: is the other internal drive where I store all my documents/images/music/etc.  For the proper functioning of Windows later on, it seems to me that I should transfer "PERSO">Data>C>(empty) to C:/ Users, next to the "Public" folder, right? Is a copy/paste enough? Is there another way to proceed?  Note that in C:/ Users, instead of the original "PERSO" folder, a new (slightly grayed out) folder named "Default" has appeared. When I click on it, nothing appears (it’s empty), although its "Properties" show that it contains 62 files/51 folders of 2.73 MB. Will it disappear on its own when "PERSO" is back in place? Should I merge it with "PERSO" to have the two original folders back in "Users"? If so, how do I do that?  Thank you in advance for your help.

KrondaliX · Accepted Answer

Where does your Documents folder or Desktop point to??  In "This PC," you have a quick access bar on the left; you just need to right-click on "Desktop," for example, and then Properties.  In the "Location" tab, you have a path that tells you where the "Desktop" folder currently being used is located.  Personally, I recommend relocating all folders that might contain a lot of data, such as the "Downloads" folder, which fills up quite quickly.  -- By KrondaliX

sciuro · Answer

The "Bureau" folder is located at: c:\Users\PERSO\Desktop but when I open C\, there's no sign of the "Users" folder, and in the "Users" folder, there's no sign of the "PERSO" folder.

pistouri · Answer

Hello,   The continuation of the problem on this post.   That's two problems now.   Disk 'E' → In the other one, nothing (empty), but in the address appears:E:\_FileHistory\JFC\DESKTOP-H1CFTEP\Data\C\Users.(JFC is the new username entered)  → E: is the other internal disk where I store all my documents/images/music/etc. It should be called 'D' in principle if it hasn't been renamed.  Pistouri → I have the idea that your new Start button/menu is the source of the problem. I don't know if you did the manipulations from this added Start button  sciuro→I meant to say that after downloading a small software, the Windows 10 Start menu appears in the form of the Windows 7 Start menu. (see below):  You should uninstall this new Start button software. The option to uninstall it may be present in the software itself or go through the control panel. We don't know the name of this software even by zooming in on your screenshot in the top left. It looks like 'Start 10' or something similar:   → it's a friend who installed Windows 10 on a new PC for me  Was there not an external disk or an HDD connected at the same time during the installation hence this  partition ''E''?  You need to remove all of that at the beginning and leave only the SSD to install W10.   Good luck for the rest.

pistouri · Answer

Hello,  1-  Is there a way to get rid of "Default"? Leave it for now You must have checked the box to show hidden folders and files. You won't see it anymore by unchecking the box. Open the explorer, go to View and on the far right uncheck → Hidden items    2- Can I directly delete the line "1002)" in "ProfiliList"? Yes. Create a restore point before that, it takes less than 2 minutes.  3- I have successfully executed the two .dat They are .bat files and not .dat (no big deal...) We will see what happens after performing step 2, it is possible that after deleting the 1002 profile you will still have JEFF as the username. To be checked. Send a screenshot if it persists. You can right-click on this Image folder then properties and check the default location. It should point to → C:\Users\JEFF\Pictures You shouldn't be able to rename it in principle. Or, back up your audio files and try to delete it. Don't restore your audio files Restart the .bat image file → here  See you later  -- pistouri

pistouri · Answer

Hello,   1- Music Folder. Download and run the .bat file Music Restart the PC Check in your Start button if you still see your "Pictures" folder twice   2- Checking Libraries. Open This PC Check in the right pane if you see your "Pictures" folder twice Check in the left pane if you see your "Pictures" folder twice In: -Quick access -This PC You cannot delete it, but you can "Unpin" it if present. If you see it, do nothing for now, it could bypass the issue. Open it first to see what it contains, the goal is to delete the "Pictures" folder that contains your audio files. If it’s a duplicate, you can right-click on the "Pictures" folder → Include in library Select → Pictures  Open This PC. Click on View Click on Navigation pane Select (you'll see a check, it’s a white line) → Navigation pane Select → Show Libraries Now click on Libraries in the left column, it may be in Quick access or This PC See if you see your "Pictures" or "Music" folder twice. You now have the option to delete the duplicate with a right-click.    3- Path of Libraries. Show hidden files and folders. (see image message7). Go to this path "C:\Users or User\Your session or user name\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Libraries Check if you see your "Pictures" or "Music" folder twice Delete the duplicate if present. Ps: You should only see Libraries (Type).  WARNING: this also deletes included folders. To delete a library without deleting the folders, you must remove them from the library. For that, right-click on the library and select Properties. Then select the location and delete it (this won't delete the folders). Once the library is empty, you can delete it without losing any folders. Hide hidden files and folders.  4- Windows Registry default locations to check. That’s what the .bat files I gave you do. Let's check all that: In the search bar with Windows key + R type → regedit The registry editor opens Delete the word →Computer Copy and paste: Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders Then press Enter. Go to the registry line →User Shell Folders In the right pane, everything should point to → %USERPROFILE% Check if you see any duplicate " My Pictures" or " My Music" It’s normal that everything is in English, don’t worry. It’s the path that matters to us. If you see an anomaly, take a screenshot. We will correct it with a .bat file That’s why I suggest the .bat files as there is no room for error in the registry.   5- Your Start button that you installed. If the previous steps yielded no results the image folder is only present on your Start button. In this case, uninstall it. Then perform a disk cleanup Restart the PC Reinstall it if you want and be sure that you see only one instance of the " Pictures" folder  Ps: I would really like to know the name of this Start button please (I’m pondering over this).  See you later  -- pistouri

pistouri · Answer

Info,  Make sure to check the 1 music folder from message 9. I think the second image folder should correspond to ''Music''.  Image randomly found (Start10) -------- (Where I'm pondering). You can clearly see a Music folder (''Musique'' in French, you must have set it up in English). It's in your visible panel to the right of your Start button.  This is what you should have by default: - Documents - images (Pictures) - Music (Musique) This below your username which is → JEFF Further down there is a separator line, no need to check, it’s the same.  Ps: CCM offers this here but it is paid. I don't know how you got it, maybe a crack?  A+  -- pistouri

pistouri · Answer

Hello,  Thank you for the screenshots (No more pondering!)  Photo 1 Explorer is good, you have all the libraries in the right pane. You don’t have Music in quick access. You can drag the "Music" library and then release your left click.   Same for This PC. If it doesn’t work in This PC; Start by checking if your PC is 32 or 64 bits. The Tutorial Then save or download the .reg file that will add "Music" to This PC. Restore only the Music folder from this PC With 32-bit PC →32-bit_Restore_Music_Folder_in_This_PC.reg With 64-bit PC → 64-bit_Restore_Music_Folder_in_This_PC.reg  Double click on the desired file. Or right-click on the .reg file → Merge  Restart the PC or refresh the explorer with the keyboard key F5.  Photo 2 No issues.  Photo 3 "Music" is missing in the library of libraries. Show hidden folders and files Then go to: C:\Users or User\Your session or user name\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Libraries Right-click on → Libraries (left pane). Then click on the line → Restore default libraries Check if "Music" is present. Refresh the explorer or restart the PC   Info: You can access it in an even simpler way. Windows key + R then copy/paste → shell:Libraries Then OK.   Photo 4 This PC See and check if the .reg file displays it, step 1 (Photo 1). In principle yes.  Photo 5 What a Zeus name!!, you didn’t take the right path. Your path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders  You shouldn't go into HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE because you are in Public User  You should go into HKEY_CURRENT_USER Delete the word Computer then Copy and paste into regedit HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders Then press enter   I think you should have the same thing as the image. Otherwise check → My Music (In the right pane) Double click on it. Value data → %USERPROFILE%\Music  Close the registry.  Edit: It’s Photo 3 that is important "Music" is missing in the library of libraries. Show hidden folders and files .....   In another case, we will reset the HKCU and HKLM registry Save w10_usf_defaults_hkcu.zip Save w10_usf_defaults_hklm.zip These are archives You can unzip them with the free version of WinRAR Extract to → w10_usf_defaults_hkcu Extract to → w10_usf_defaults_hklm Open the new folder created Then run the 2 .reg files Or right-click and merge. Restart the PC.   With Windows 10, you can double-click on the archive directly.  I hope you will manage.  Good luck.  -- scalpel

pistouri · Answer

For Photo 3, which is important: ''Music'' is missing from the libraries.  After thinking it over again (I eventually found a .reg file not in my toolbox) that will add ''Music'' to the libraries.  Save the .reg file → Add_Music_library.reg.  Run it. Or right-click on the .reg file → Merge   Restart the PC.(Very important) Check if everything is back in order. 1- In the libraries. 2- On your Classic Shell Start button  See you later  -- scalpel

pistouri · Answer

Always for  Photo 3 which is important:  you're missing "Music" in the libraries.  But you're also missing → "Saved Pictures"   The ideal is to restore all the default libraries at once.  Save / Download the .reg file → Restore_Default_Libraries.reg  Run it.  Or right-click on the .reg file →  Merge  Restart the PC.   Verification:  Keyboard shortcut Windows + R then copy/paste → shell:Libraries  This gives:    If you only want "Saved Pictures"  Save / Download the .reg file → Add_Saved_Pictures_library.reg    Then check if you see the folder "Music" in your "Classic Shell" Start button   A+   --  pistouri

pistouri · Answer

You need to restart the PC when you re-enter the registry keys.  After that, it seems there is still a mess because I'm resetting all the libraries and the repositories to default. It looks like it's stuck on your old User, and that's complicated →  Strange that a jfc is still present, right? Ghost is back!!!  → I'm attaching the latest screenshots taken for a better visualization of the problem. You haven't posted anything, was it an oversight?  → don't hesitate to ask me for them... I'm willing, but I don't know where this is going to lead us.  Catch you later

pistouri · Answer

Capture 1 Classic Shell Start Button So the folder ''Music'' is still missing  Capture 2  You have your default libraries in the explorer in the right section or pane. But also in Quick Access it's fine.  In This PC left pane, we see nothing Expand the small arrow, take a screenshot. Depending on what’s missing, I will give you the corresponding .reg files only for the left pane because as I said, it's fine in the explorer right pane. This is your capture 4  Capture 3 In Library, the folder ''Music'' has come back, you didn't have it in message 11 in ''Library'' left pane. Everything is fine.  Capture 4 You are in Library with hidden folders and files, and we can see that you have selected your Music folder. Inside you have 2 folders -Saved Images - Camera Roll This is where it’s not working well. Try to delete these 2 folders because you already have your default libraries in capture 3. I think it's a duplicate. Just open them and check the content Go back to Libraries (capture 3) and open the folder ''images'' and ''Music'' You should see the duplicate.  Capture 5 It’s good.  For capture 2 Network Location jfc (jfc-pc) If it’s of no use to you (try to open it anyway, access denied message likely due to permissions) You can delete it. In fact, you don’t delete it, you just disconnect it To do this, go to the explorer, go to ''Computer'' → Connect to a network drive → then the line disconnect a network drive. jfc (jfc-pc) should display. Click OK.  You needed to reinstall Classic Shell, it's possible that the ''Music'' folder will reappear because now you have it in the explorer and the library of libraries.  Try all this and leave a comment in your next message. Don’t forget to post images if you want where you don’t understand. I don’t know who is thinking the most among the three of us, sorry, the two of us (your friend or neighbor) :-)  See you later -- pistouri

pistouri · Answer

Hello,  Capture 2  Is it normal that "Images" and "Music" unfold respectively into "Images" and "Music" instead of opening directly to their content (redundancy?) Yes (I have the same thing). Except that your "Saved Images" and "Camera Roll" are not in the right place Try right-clicking on these 2 folders and see if you can find the Location tab. Or right-click then Open folder location. Note the path.  Capture 3   I see "Saved Images" and "Camera Roll" all by themselves: they are already in "images" (and "Music"). Is their presence outside of "Images" and "Music" normal?  "Saved Images" and "Camera Roll" are fine in the library of the library. The content if you open it is not in the right place, delete them as mentioned in Capture 2 Open "Saved Images" and "Camera Roll" and delete the content.  Capture 4  Nothing to report, you have deleted "Saved Images" and "Camera Roll".  For Network Location jfc (jfc-pc)  Check in the registry for this key HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Network Expand → Network You may see a drive letter or not in the subkeys. Look in the right pane → RemotePath Do not delete anything for now (take a screenshot if you want).  Or go back to the explorer. Right-click on jfc (jfc-pc) → Disconnect  Or check this path First, you need to display hidden folders and files. Then go to This PC → Users\Your username\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows Open the folder → Network Shortcuts See if you can find it, delete it if necessary. Source  To uninstall Classic Shell. Try this: Go to the task manager and stop the process if you see it. Then go to Settings → Apps → Apps & features Scroll down the list, if you see it uninstall it.  Or browse the options in the Classic Shell settings if there is no section to uninstall it.  Or uninstall it with Revo Restart the PC  Create a restore point beforehand.  Good luck.

pistouri · Answer

→Note that all the "Music" appear empty when I click on them, but the properties show 2 folders. You need to perform a disk cleanup to delete temporary files.  → the features of "Network" - captures 4, 5, 6) the "JFC" still present. I don't have the solution since there are no drive letters, otherwise I would have suggested deleting it with the command prompt.  Capture 1 I didn't give you this path to follow in the registry → HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Console But this one → HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Network  Capture 2 The library locations are correct and in the right place.  Capture 3 Like you, but in my downloads folder I have nothing since I download everything to the desktop and regardless of the browser, I have 1 file if I right-click then Properties.  Capture 4 Nothing to report.  Capture 5 Windows key + R and do a copy/paste → shell:Libraries Library of libraries → Music Open your Music folder. Once inside, click on Manage (Library tools). Then to the far left, click on Manage libraries. A small window opens. Check if the location is correct → C/User /..../Music See if there are other lingering folders that you can delete if present.  Capture 6 Go to the location tab. If the path is correct, it's → → C/User /../Music It should be the case.  Capture 7 It's the name you gave to the computer, nothing unusual. By the way, if you type ''info'' in the search bar, you'll find the same name under Computer.  Capture 8 It's your Orange box and it's normal that you see it, considered as a network.  Capture 9 It's your phone's wifi network and not the network location, only to connect.  Capture 10 It's JFC on your disk E What we modified now is in C and not in E, hence you see JFC and not JEFF with captures 11,12,12 and 14.  Capture 15 OK no Classic Shell in the task manager. I gave you the path to uninstall it → Settings → Apps → Apps & features But you don't want to because you're stubborn → By the way, I wasn't talking about uninstalling "Classic Shell...to find another appearance That's supposedly in the options of Classic Shell.   To avoid beating around the bush and to not reinstall Windows, I suggest creating a new user. https://www.malekal.com/netplwiz-ajouter-un-utilisateur-windows-facilement/ Then check if everything is fine. It should... Then move your documents.  A+ -- pistouri

pistouri · Answer

Hello,  (Network and JFC) which should - in my opinion - be fairly easily resolved…  Not so sure about celebrating victory too soon, it’s not going to be simple. We’ll try to resolve this.  1- First “JFC” Disk (E) → FileHistory Can I completely delete “_FileHistory” without any damage? FileHistory seems to be a backup. Try right-clicking on the yellow folder of “JFC” and deleting it. Restart the PC  Check FileHistory In the search bar on the taskbar or press Windows + R type or copy/paste → FileHistory Click on the gear icon in the top right: “Options” Then “File History settings”. Then → advanced settings And “Clean up versions” choose “older than a year”  It’s better to disable the file history backup first. The tutorial  You can access it on this page Click on → Open link More options → Your advanced settings  Or again Press the Windows + R keys and copy/paste → control /name Microsoft.FileHistory Then OK.  How does Windows 10 file history work? The tutorial → You will also be able to remove a folder if you feel its backup is unnecessary. Just click on it, then click on “Delete”:  2- Network  Media devices → JFC-PC:JFC: How to view and remove devices in Windows 10 The info View available devices in Windows 10 Settings → Devices Check the list to see if you see JFC-PC:JFC or JFC-PC Check the section → Other devices Delete it.  Take a screenshot → HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Network Right column visible.  Or again Open WMP. Library: dropdown menu. Remove all shared computers. Uncheck share media files. Confirm. Normally on the PC running Windows, the media device will have disappeared.  Another solution is to type in Regedit and delete all keys but it's tedious.  Can we therefore delete the network “JFC” (presumably number 1) so that network 2 takes its place? Go to Settings → Network and Internet At the bottom click on the line → Network and Sharing Center Click on the line → Change adapter settings Click on → Organize → Layout Check → Menu bar In Tools you can disconnect a network drive Take a screenshot   A+ -- pistouri

pistouri · Answer

Additional Information.  For → 2- Network  1- In the Windows registry, you can list your network profiles at this key:  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\NetworkList\Profiles  You will find one or more subkeys in the form of {8D8197D5-8BD7-4D9F-B259-0B65B28B000A} In the right pane, check if you see several →  ProfileName (REG_SZ) You will recognize the correct current name of your PC → DESKOP-H1CFTEP It is possible to see others; take a screenshot if needed.  2- Your question: Can we therefore delete the network "JFC" (presumably number 1) so that network 2 takes its place? That is to say delete: - JFC-PC - JFC-PC:JFC (this one is a multimedia device) In the image (which I took back to better understand)   Download Network Changer It is the Network Changer 2.0 version compatible with W10. It is an archive. Unzip it with the free version of Winrar or 7-Zip Or double click on the archive. Right-click on NetworkChanger2 → Run as Administrator (otherwise it won't open). Take a screenshot if needed. Make sure to see if there are other networks. It is possible to delete them instead of going into the registry to do it manually. Select the network and then on the right → Delete   This is what Network Changer 2.0 can do with W10  The application started as an administrator presents a main window.On the left side of the window are the networks registered by Windows. For each network, it is possible to modify its name and description as well as its category (private or public network). To do this, simply select a network from the list, then click on the “Edit” button; it is also possible to double-click on the network to modify it. Another window opens. In this window, you just need to make the desired changes. Finally, you must validate these changes by clicking the “Apply” button.The category of the network can be changed directly from the main window by sliding the slider to the desired category. The category of the selected network is represented by an image: an orange padlock for a private network and a green globe for a public network.Finally, it is possible to delete the selected network by clicking the “Delete” button.Comment:''Since the release of Windows 10, I have been looking for a way to regain the easily accessible option under Windows 7, and aside from going through the registry, I did not see how to do it.''  Oops, I didn't answer your question: → by the way, once a new User account is created, can the previous one be easily deleted? Yes, you just need to use the keyboard keys Windows + L  to switch between User accounts and do copy/paste. Or save everything to an external drive (Documents, photos, videos, music..) As for your programs, you will have to reinstall them.  Another thing, save your favorites or bookmarks from your browsers. We're not there yet, and if it comes to that, I will provide a tip to back up all your browsers in 3 clicks and 30 seconds. A sneak peek As a little story, I used it to help on this post where I had stripped down Firefox (Repair Firefox) and in the process restored everything and lost nothing.  First of all, create a restore point. You should be close to the finish line after that.  Chinese Quote ''See this lamb being led to the slaughter: with each step, it draws closer to its end''  Good luck to you.

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