Locating my users desktop folder

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I had a virus.

I installed Windows 7 on another hard drive and scanned the 300 gig to remove the virus.

I am trying to search my old install but cannot find my users desktop. I search some things on that desktop but I cannot find it.

Am I missing something here what is happening? Do I need to show hidden files? If so why is it hidden?

Please help me find this stuff I had folder on my desktop with iphone music etc I wanted to keep. Including website backups etc...
 

My Computer My Computer

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Windows 73.24 gigs DDR2SLI 2gig
OS
Windows 7
CPU
3.2
Motherboard
Dell
Memory
4 gigs DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
SLI 2gig
Sound Card
Crappy
Monitor(s) Displays
22 inch anbd 19 inch LCD
Hard Drives
300 gig and another 45 gig

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Windows 10, Home Clean InstallIntel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB)...6 gbATI Radeon 256MB HD3650
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 420
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Windows 10, Home Clean Install
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Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech
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Dell
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6 gb
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ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650
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Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
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Dell SP2009W 20"
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640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive
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Fan
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
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DSL 2.85
Welcome!

The desktop is located in C:\Users\[username]\Desktop.

In the Windows.old folder, the directory would be C:\Windows.old\users\[username]\desktop.
 

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Windows 7 Professional x64Intel i7 2600K OC'd @ 4620 MHz16GB GSkill Sniper 2133 Mhz (4x4GB)EVGA GeForce GTX 480 SuperClocked+
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Custom
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Windows 7 Professional x64
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Intel i7 2600K OC'd @ 4620 MHz
Motherboard
Asus P8Z68-V Pro
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16GB GSkill Sniper 2133 Mhz (4x4GB)
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EVGA GeForce GTX 480 SuperClocked+
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Realtek High Definition Audio
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2x Acer S273HLbmii 27"
Screen Resolution
2 x 1920x1080
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64GB Crucial M4 SSD

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Cooler Master HAF 932 Advanced Blue Edition
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CM Hyper 212+ CPU cooler, 3x 230mm + 1x 140mm case fans
Keyboard
Logitech MK320 (wireless)
Mouse
Logitech MK320 (wireless)
Internet Speed
30 Mb/s : 2 Mb/s
The new install is on a separate hard drive!

All I see in the old drive Local Disk D: is as follows

Users/Public

Local Disk C: is my new install.

I know the files are still there I just can;t see my user anywhere.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 73.24 gigs DDR2SLI 2gig
OS
Windows 7
CPU
3.2
Motherboard
Dell
Memory
4 gigs DDR2
Graphics Card(s)
SLI 2gig
Sound Card
Crappy
Monitor(s) Displays
22 inch anbd 19 inch LCD
Hard Drives
300 gig and another 45 gig
Try my suggestion, many have been helped with that software.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 10, Home Clean InstallIntel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB)...6 gbATI Radeon 256MB HD3650
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 420
OS
Windows 10, Home Clean Install
CPU
Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech
Motherboard
Dell
Memory
6 gb
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650
Sound Card
Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell SP2009W 20"
Hard Drives
640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive
Cooling
Fan
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
Mouse
Dell Premium Optical USB
Internet Speed
DSL 2.85
This Helped Me

Jonathan_King said:
Welcome!

The desktop is located in C:\Users\[username]\Desktop.

In the Windows.old folder, the directory would be C:\Windows.old\users\[username]\desktop.
Click to expand...

Thank you Jonathan. This was the succinct answer I needed. It was easily found.

baumgrenze
 

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Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom built by GamePC/Solid Electric - Palo Alto - on 03/10/08
OS
Win 7 Pro 64
CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (2.4 GHz) Quad Core
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3P Intel P35 ATX (rev. 2.1)
Memory
2 x Crucial 4GB Kit (2GBx2) DDR2 CT2KIT25664AA800
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire Radeon HD 3870 PCIe 512 Mb
Sound Card
RealTek audio on MOBO + EDIROL UA-1EX
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung S24A450BW 24" LED monitor
Screen Resolution
1600 x 1200 at 75 Hz
Hard Drives
2 Crucial 128 Gb SSD (CT128M550SSD1)
one mounted and running Win7/Pro x64
one disconnected containing only Win10/Pro upgrade - in process
1 1TB WD Caviar Black (WD1003FZEX-00MK2A0) (Data drive)
1 2TB Seagate 2TB (PN/ 9JB1N3-576 - ST2000DM001-1ER
PSU
Seasonic S12-HT 650W 80% Efficiency Power Supply
Case
Lian Li PC-B25B
Cooling
Gigabyte Silent-Pipe
Keyboard
Dell MS Comfort
Mouse
HP x4000 wireless
Internet Speed
Sonic FTTN @ 23 Mbps
Antivirus
Avast
Browser
SeaMonkey
Other Info
BIOS: Award Software International, Inc. F6 06/18/2009

System Specs - Updated on 09//16/19
The icons you see on your desktop is a combination of two folders: Private and Public
The private desktop is located in C:\Users\[username]\Desktop.
The public desktop is located in C:\Users\Public\Desktop.
 

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    Windows 7 HP 64i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4200MHz4+4G GSkill DDR4 3000IG - Intel 530
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    custom build
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    Windows 7 HP 64
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    i5 6600K - 800MHz to 4200MHz
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    GA-Z170-HD3P
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    4+4G GSkill DDR4 3000
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    Asus Q550LF
    OS
    Windows 7 Pro
    CPU
    i7-4500U 800MHz to 3.0GHz
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    Asus Q550LF
    Memory
    (4+4)G DDR3 1600
    Graphics Card(s)
    IG intel 4400 + NVIDIA GeForce GT 745M
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG Display LP156WF4-SPH1
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    BX500 120G SSD for Windows and programs +
    1T HDD for data
    Internet Speed
    500 Mb/s
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    TinyWall firewall
Megahertz07

Thanks. This is fascinating.

I gather that when I am logged in with a password that the desktop combines both, or do I misunderstand?

thanks
baumgrenze
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win 7 Pro 64Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (2.4 GHz) Quad Core2 x Crucial 4GB Kit (2GBx2) DDR2 CT2KIT25664A...Sapphire Radeon HD 3870 PCIe 512 Mb
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom built by GamePC/Solid Electric - Palo Alto - on 03/10/08
OS
Win 7 Pro 64
CPU
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (2.4 GHz) Quad Core
Motherboard
Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3P Intel P35 ATX (rev. 2.1)
Memory
2 x Crucial 4GB Kit (2GBx2) DDR2 CT2KIT25664AA800
Graphics Card(s)
Sapphire Radeon HD 3870 PCIe 512 Mb
Sound Card
RealTek audio on MOBO + EDIROL UA-1EX
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung S24A450BW 24" LED monitor
Screen Resolution
1600 x 1200 at 75 Hz
Hard Drives
2 Crucial 128 Gb SSD (CT128M550SSD1)
one mounted and running Win7/Pro x64
one disconnected containing only Win10/Pro upgrade - in process
1 1TB WD Caviar Black (WD1003FZEX-00MK2A0) (Data drive)
1 2TB Seagate 2TB (PN/ 9JB1N3-576 - ST2000DM001-1ER
PSU
Seasonic S12-HT 650W 80% Efficiency Power Supply
Case
Lian Li PC-B25B
Cooling
Gigabyte Silent-Pipe
Keyboard
Dell MS Comfort
Mouse
HP x4000 wireless
Internet Speed
Sonic FTTN @ 23 Mbps
Antivirus
Avast
Browser
SeaMonkey
Other Info
BIOS: Award Software International, Inc. F6 06/18/2009

System Specs - Updated on 09//16/19
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