Desktop shortcut in Favorites


  1. Posts : 158
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       #1

    Desktop shortcut in Favorites


    Hey
    So i deleted the Favorites folder located at C:\Users\USER\ and now i realized the desktop shortcut is also gone,how can i restore the favorites folder with the desktop shortcut in it ?
    Already tried this "restore favorite links",nothing happened.
    Last edited by Brink; 17 Aug 2016 at 17:06. Reason: fixed image
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    Hello VXER, :)

    If you like, you can use step 6 in OPTION TWO of the tutorial below to restore the Favorites folder.

    User Folders - Restore Default Location
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  3. Posts : 158
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       #3

    Hey Brink,did option two step six,Favorites folder is back but it's empty,redid what I've shown in the screenshot but still no desktop shortcut.
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       #4

    The Favorites folder contains IE11 Favorites.

    If you mean the Favorites in File Explorer, then that would be the Links folder instead.

    Favorites - Restore Default Favorite Links in Navigation Pane
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  5. Posts : 158
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    Thread Starter
       #5

    In this screenshot where the red box is i used to have "desktop" it disappeared after deleting the Favorites and the Links folders (and only god knows what else) i did try the links batch file but that also did nothing,the links folder is there but empty and desktop isn't there
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       #6

    If you haven't already, you might see if an option in the tutorial below may be able to restore the default shortcuts in Favorites (Links folder).

    Favorites - Restore Default Favorite Links in Navigation Pane

    If that doesn't help, then see if this below may.

    Favorites Empty in Navigation Pane - Fix
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  7. Posts : 158
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    Thread Starter
       #7

    It's fixed,thanks a lot Brink !
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  8. Posts : 71,977
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    Great news. You're most welcome. :)
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