"Desktop" no longer an option in save dialog box


  1. Posts : 30
    Migrating from XP Pro 32 bit to 7 Home Premium 64 bit
       #1

    "Desktop" no longer an option in save dialog box


    No matter what I try to save to the desktop, "desktop" no longer shows up in the save to/save as dialog boxes as an option for where to save the file. I think I mis-clicked something in that dialog box to remove it, but now I cannot get it back.
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  2. Posts : 12,120
    Win 7 Pro x64 / Win 10 Pro
       #2

    See if this tutorial will help Common File Dialog Box - Customize Places Bar

    Jerry
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  3. Posts : 30
    Migrating from XP Pro 32 bit to 7 Home Premium 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    No gpedit.msc and regedit didn't do it


    I opened system32 and no file named gpedit.msc. The gpedit.dll was there but no .msc. I followed the regedit instructions to the letter and this did not resolve the issue.
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  4. Posts : 12,120
    Win 7 Pro x64 / Win 10 Pro
       #4

    Do a backup of the registry Registry - Backup and Restore

    Then try Option 2 step 5 of this tutorial again Common File Dialog Box - Customize Places Bar

    Jerry
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  5. Posts : 30
    Migrating from XP Pro 32 bit to 7 Home Premium 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Followed instructions; here is a screen shot


    I followed all instructions so far with no change. I am attaching a screen shot to illustrate. The left pane of this or any "save ___ as" dialog box no longer includes the Desktop option, as you can see.
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  6. Posts : 12,120
    Win 7 Pro x64 / Win 10 Pro
       #6

    OK that is the Navigation pane look at this tutorial Navigation Pane - Show All Folders or you can drag your desktop folder over under Favorite if you want.

    Jerry
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  7. Posts : 30
    Migrating from XP Pro 32 bit to 7 Home Premium 64 bit
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Simple. Done. Thank you. That's it.
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  8. Posts : 12,120
    Win 7 Pro x64 / Win 10 Pro
       #8

    You're Welcome
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  9. Posts : 14
    Windows 7 Enterprise 32-bit
       #9

    Thank you, Bongo. Never thought of that! Your solution was simple and eloquent.
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