Desktop "shortcut" missing from Explorer and Common Dialogs


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    Windows 7
       #1

    Desktop "shortcut" missing from Explorer and Common Dialogs


    Somehow I managed to remove the "Desktop" item on the shortcut pane in Explorer - which also affects Common Dialog boxes. It is incredibly annoying as I use this shortcut all the time. How do I get it back? I've looked all over but no where has answers! Thanks!

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  2. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello Lynxy, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    I believe that you will just need to right click on a empty space in the navigation pane and click on Show All Folders to see it again.

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
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  3. Posts : 3
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    "Show all folders" does work but it is very cluttered, I can't stand it. I've also tried dragging "Desktop" into favorites but it does not stick. Is there any possible way to get it back to how it was?
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  4. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #4

    The tutorial below can help show you how to restore the missing Desktop favorite link.

    Favorites - Restore Default Favorite Links in Navigation Pane
    Last edited by Brink; 15 Aug 2010 at 13:00. Reason: Updated with new tutorial link
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  5. Posts : 3
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Thanks for your help! That will work!
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  6. Posts : 71,977
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #6

    You're welcome Lynxy. :)
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  7. Posts : 57
    windows 7 x86
       #7

    Brink said:
    Hello Lynxy, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    I believe that you will just need to right click on a empty space in the navigation pane and click on Show All Folders to see it again.

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
    wonderfull ,.....oh my god forgiveme
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