Can't save to my desktop?

Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast

  1. Posts : 1
    Win7 Home Premium 64bit
       #1

    Can't save to my desktop?


    I feed dumb: I save everything to my desktop, manipulate it, then file where it belongs.

    On Win7, I can't find the desktop icon from the save dialog box. When saving, I see on the left screen panel:

    • "Library" [Docs, Pics, Music, Vids]
    • "Favorites" [Downloads, recent Places]
    • "Homegroup"
    • "Computer" [HP (C), Factory Image (D), Local Disc (Q)]
    • "Network"

    What am I doing wrong - I just need quick access to save to Desktop as in all previous Windows OS versions.

    Thanks!

    Win7 Home Premium; 64bit
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 3,028
    Windows 7 Ultimate (x64) SP1
       #2

    When I click "Save As" this is what I get it. I just choose Desktop on the left
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Can't save to my desktop?-capture.jpg  
      My Computer


  3. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #3

    Just create a new library "Desktop".
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 3,028
    Windows 7 Ultimate (x64) SP1
       #4

    whs said:
    Just create a new library "Desktop".
    Why? It should be right there
      My Computer

  5.    #5

    tw33k said:
    whs said:
    Just create a new library "Desktop".
    Why? It should be right there
    Not always.

    Browse to Desktop folder, rightclick and Create Library
      My Computer


  6. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
       #6

    tw33k said:
    whs said:
    Just create a new library "Desktop".
    Why? It should be right there

    But not as a library. Just an additional convenience. And it does not cost anything.
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 1
    Windows 7
       #7

    Here's your answer


    I had the same problem you've described. I was unable to get an answer at any forums. I went to justanswers.com and paid to get an answer there. Here was the answer given:

    - On your task bar Click "Windows Explorer". This is the icon that looks like a folder. It is to the right of the E which is "Internet Explorer"
    - In the Left hand pane, click the triangle next to Computer.
    - Click the triangle next to Local Disk (C:)
    - Click the triangle next to your username
    -Highlight the Desktop folder
    - Now scroll up in the left hand pane until you can see your favorites. Right click the word favorites and choose Add Current Location to Favorites. Upon doing this your Desktop should appear in the favorites menu.
    - Close Explorer and then open Microsoft Excel or Word. See if you can now save to the desktop.

    Do this and you will be HAPPY once again!!
    Attached Thumbnails Attached Thumbnails Can't save to my desktop?-desktop-example.jpg  
      My Computer


  8. Posts : 17,322
    Win 10 Pro x64
       #8

    Thanks damonrd,
    It's too bad you paid for that it would have been free here, but nevertheless your help is appreciated and welcome to the forum.
      My Computer


  9. Posts : 1
    Windows 7 Home Premium
       #9

    Thank you


    Damonrd,

    Like derekimo, I thank you so much for your very clear instructions how to get it done. I called Microsoft because my computer is only 4 weeks old. Their 20,000 miles away non-rep would only direct me to HP. I asked him at least 5 times, "What do you guys do every day besides sell? Do you help anyone?" He was fumbing for a response because I kept asking him again and again (it was the minor thrill through the aggravating experience), but he offered no help. The flip side was over the weekend when I needed help transferring my itunes library to my new HP computer. I talked to someone from our country and she helped me at no cost. Without a doubt, this is my final Microsoft computer. Everyone deserves better than this. They have killed their golden goose. Again, Damon, you were a life-saver!
      My Computer


  10. Posts : 1,326
    Windows 7 Ultimate RTM (Technet)
       #10

    whs said:
    Just create a new library "Desktop".
    It's not supposed to be a library...it belongs under favorites and it's easy to add.
      My Computer


 
Page 1 of 3 123 LastLast

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:46.
Find Us