Vista - Repeated file & file moving

Hi, I am using Windows Vista RC1 64-bit edition. I am trying to move my
personal files to where they are stored on a non-boot hard drive (I know that
this can be done in XP) somewhere allong the line I really goofed up and so I
decided to get things back the way they were. I have everything back now
exept that the "Desktop" folder is reapeated (there are two of the same
folder) and when I delete one it deletes both of them and if I leave it like
this when I restart they are both back. I only want there to be one "Desktop"
file. Also, there was a text file that kept showing up. I deleted it and now
when I expand the "John" flolder it shows a text document but there is not
one there and the properties of the icon confirm this but it cannot be
deleted. Does anyone know how to fix this? (and how to move my files so that
they are stored on annother drive but still show up in the "John Timms"
folder)

Do the folder properties dialog for both Desktop folders have a location
tab? If so, are the locations identical?

Regarding the text file -- you say the 'properties of the icon confirm
this' -- this being the nonexistence of the file. Can you elaborate? Is
there no Location? Is there a 'Security' tab? Can you take ownership?


--
Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]

"John T" <JohnT@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:A1E9F133-6FC4-4A57-9E04-442D77D83BCD@microsoft.com...
> Hi, I am using Windows Vista RC1 64-bit edition. I am trying to move my
> personal files to where they are stored on a non-boot hard drive (I know
> that
> this can be done in XP) somewhere allong the line I really goofed up and
> so I
> decided to get things back the way they were. I have everything back now
> exept that the "Desktop" folder is reapeated (there are two of the same
> folder) and when I delete one it deletes both of them and if I leave it
> like
> this when I restart they are both back. I only want there to be one
> "Desktop"
> file. Also, there was a text file that kept showing up. I deleted it and
> now
> when I expand the "John" flolder it shows a text document but there is not
> one there and the properties of the icon confirm this but it cannot be
> deleted. Does anyone know how to fix this? (and how to move my files so
> that
> they are stored on annother drive but still show up in the "John Timms"
> folder)
>

Yes, the locations are identical. And yes, there is no location for the text
file. I am not where I can check right now but I'm pretty sure there isn't a
security tab or any tabs at all. When I try to delete it (the text file) it
says it cannot be deleted beacause it cannot be found.

"Keith Miller MVP" wrote:

> Do the folder properties dialog for both Desktop folders have a location
> tab? If so, are the locations identical?
>
> Regarding the text file -- you say the 'properties of the icon confirm
> this' -- this being the nonexistence of the file. Can you elaborate? Is
> there no Location? Is there a 'Security' tab? Can you take ownership?
>
>
> --
> Good Luck,
>
> Keith
> Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
>
> "John T" <JohnT@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:A1E9F133-6FC4-4A57-9E04-442D77D83BCD@microsoft.com...
> > Hi, I am using Windows Vista RC1 64-bit edition. I am trying to move my
> > personal files to where they are stored on a non-boot hard drive (I know
> > that
> > this can be done in XP) somewhere allong the line I really goofed up and
> > so I
> > decided to get things back the way they were. I have everything back now
> > exept that the "Desktop" folder is reapeated (there are two of the same
> > folder) and when I delete one it deletes both of them and if I leave it
> > like
> > this when I restart they are both back. I only want there to be one
> > "Desktop"
> > file. Also, there was a text file that kept showing up. I deleted it and
> > now
> > when I expand the "John" flolder it shows a text document but there is not
> > one there and the properties of the icon confirm this but it cannot be
> > deleted. Does anyone know how to fix this? (and how to move my files so
> > that
> > they are stored on annother drive but still show up in the "John Timms"
> > folder)
> >
>
>

Not sure about the text file.

For the Desktop folder problem, do you see two folders when you do a 'dir /a' from a command prompt
window?


--
Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]


"John T" <JohnT@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:382C1347-6C08-4097-AEE2-227B94938F33@microsoft.com...
>
> Yes, the locations are identical. And yes, there is no location for the text
> file. I am not where I can check right now but I'm pretty sure there isn't a
> security tab or any tabs at all. When I try to delete it (the text file) it
> says it cannot be deleted beacause it cannot be found.
>
> "Keith Miller MVP" wrote:
>
>> Do the folder properties dialog for both Desktop folders have a location
>> tab? If so, are the locations identical?
>>
>> Regarding the text file -- you say the 'properties of the icon confirm
>> this' -- this being the nonexistence of the file. Can you elaborate? Is
>> there no Location? Is there a 'Security' tab? Can you take ownership?
>>
>>
>> --
>> Good Luck,
>>
>> Keith
>> Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
>>
>> "John T" <JohnT@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:A1E9F133-6FC4-4A57-9E04-442D77D83BCD@microsoft.com...
>> > Hi, I am using Windows Vista RC1 64-bit edition. I am trying to move my
>> > personal files to where they are stored on a non-boot hard drive (I know
>> > that
>> > this can be done in XP) somewhere allong the line I really goofed up and
>> > so I
>> > decided to get things back the way they were. I have everything back now
>> > exept that the "Desktop" folder is reapeated (there are two of the same
>> > folder) and when I delete one it deletes both of them and if I leave it
>> > like
>> > this when I restart they are both back. I only want there to be one
>> > "Desktop"
>> > file. Also, there was a text file that kept showing up. I deleted it and
>> > now
>> > when I expand the "John" flolder it shows a text document but there is not
>> > one there and the properties of the icon confirm this but it cannot be
>> > deleted. Does anyone know how to fix this? (and how to move my files so
>> > that
>> > they are stored on annother drive but still show up in the "John Timms"
>> > folder)
>> >
>>
>>

I checked and the text file is gone anyway, minor bug, I guess. I'm soory but
I'll need you to explain what you mean by "do a 'dir /a' from a command
prompt" I know what the command prompt is but I rarely use it, do I type in
"dir /a" into the comand prompt box or do I substitute the "a" with the drive
letter? (or somthing totaly different?) Thanks!

"Keith Miller MVP" wrote:

> Not sure about the text file.
>
> For the Desktop folder problem, do you see two folders when you do a 'dir /a' from a command prompt
> window?
>
>
> --
> Good Luck,
>
> Keith
> Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
>
>
> "John T" <JohnT@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:382C1347-6C08-4097-AEE2-227B94938F33@microsoft.com...
> >
> > Yes, the locations are identical. And yes, there is no location for the text
> > file. I am not where I can check right now but I'm pretty sure there isn't a
> > security tab or any tabs at all. When I try to delete it (the text file) it
> > says it cannot be deleted beacause it cannot be found.
> >
> > "Keith Miller MVP" wrote:
> >
> >> Do the folder properties dialog for both Desktop folders have a location
> >> tab? If so, are the locations identical?
> >>
> >> Regarding the text file -- you say the 'properties of the icon confirm
> >> this' -- this being the nonexistence of the file. Can you elaborate? Is
> >> there no Location? Is there a 'Security' tab? Can you take ownership?
> >>
> >>
> >> --
> >> Good Luck,
> >>
> >> Keith
> >> Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
> >>
> >> "John T" <JohnT@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> >> news:A1E9F133-6FC4-4A57-9E04-442D77D83BCD@microsoft.com...
> >> > Hi, I am using Windows Vista RC1 64-bit edition. I am trying to move my
> >> > personal files to where they are stored on a non-boot hard drive (I know
> >> > that
> >> > this can be done in XP) somewhere allong the line I really goofed up and
> >> > so I
> >> > decided to get things back the way they were. I have everything back now
> >> > exept that the "Desktop" folder is reapeated (there are two of the same
> >> > folder) and when I delete one it deletes both of them and if I leave it
> >> > like
> >> > this when I restart they are both back. I only want there to be one
> >> > "Desktop"
> >> > file. Also, there was a text file that kept showing up. I deleted it and
> >> > now
> >> > when I expand the "John" flolder it shows a text document but there is not
> >> > one there and the properties of the icon confirm this but it cannot be
> >> > deleted. Does anyone know how to fix this? (and how to move my files so
> >> > that
> >> > they are stored on annother drive but still show up in the "John Timms"
> >> > folder)
> >> >
> >>
> >>
>
>

'dir /a' is exactly what you should type (without quotes). It returns a
listing of the contents of the current directory. The '/a' option tells the
command to list all entries regardless of the attributes set ('dir' with no
'/a' will not show hidden files/folders).

The command prompt window shows its current directory as part of the prompt,
ie:

C:\Users\Keith>

and if you haven't modified the startup properties for Command Prompt, it
will probably open to your user directory as well. If not, type:

cd %userprofile%

to make your user folder the current directory for the command prompt. Then
execute 'dir /a'. Copy the resulting listing from the window & paste it in
your reply please.


--
Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]

"John T" <JohnT@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:428108D8-F963-4B7D-830F-FA79E9429EFF@microsoft.com...
>I checked and the text file is gone anyway, minor bug, I guess. I'm soory
>but
> I'll need you to explain what you mean by "do a 'dir /a' from a command
> prompt" I know what the command prompt is but I rarely use it, do I type
> in
> "dir /a" into the comand prompt box or do I substitute the "a" with the
> drive
> letter? (or somthing totaly different?) Thanks!
>
> "Keith Miller MVP" wrote:
>
>> Not sure about the text file.
>>
>> For the Desktop folder problem, do you see two folders when you do a 'dir
>> /a' from a command prompt
>> window?
>>
>>
>> --
>> Good Luck,
>>
>> Keith
>> Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
>>
>>
>> "John T" <JohnT@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:382C1347-6C08-4097-AEE2-227B94938F33@microsoft.com...
>> >
>> > Yes, the locations are identical. And yes, there is no location for the
>> > text
>> > file. I am not where I can check right now but I'm pretty sure there
>> > isn't a
>> > security tab or any tabs at all. When I try to delete it (the text
>> > file) it
>> > says it cannot be deleted beacause it cannot be found.
>> >
>> > "Keith Miller MVP" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Do the folder properties dialog for both Desktop folders have a
>> >> location
>> >> tab? If so, are the locations identical?
>> >>
>> >> Regarding the text file -- you say the 'properties of the icon confirm
>> >> this' -- this being the nonexistence of the file. Can you elaborate?
>> >> Is
>> >> there no Location? Is there a 'Security' tab? Can you take
>> >> ownership?
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Good Luck,
>> >>
>> >> Keith
>> >> Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
>> >>
>> >> "John T" <JohnT@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:A1E9F133-6FC4-4A57-9E04-442D77D83BCD@microsoft.com...
>> >> > Hi, I am using Windows Vista RC1 64-bit edition. I am trying to move
>> >> > my
>> >> > personal files to where they are stored on a non-boot hard drive (I
>> >> > know
>> >> > that
>> >> > this can be done in XP) somewhere allong the line I really goofed up
>> >> > and
>> >> > so I
>> >> > decided to get things back the way they were. I have everything back
>> >> > now
>> >> > exept that the "Desktop" folder is reapeated (there are two of the
>> >> > same
>> >> > folder) and when I delete one it deletes both of them and if I leave
>> >> > it
>> >> > like
>> >> > this when I restart they are both back. I only want there to be one
>> >> > "Desktop"
>> >> > file. Also, there was a text file that kept showing up. I deleted it
>> >> > and
>> >> > now
>> >> > when I expand the "John" flolder it shows a text document but there
>> >> > is not
>> >> > one there and the properties of the icon confirm this but it cannot
>> >> > be
>> >> > deleted. Does anyone know how to fix this? (and how to move my files
>> >> > so
>> >> > that
>> >> > they are stored on annother drive but still show up in the "John
>> >> > Timms"
>> >> > folder)
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >>
>>
>>

Hi, John.

In the Command Prompt window, you can type any command, followed by /?, and
see what I call a "mini-Help" file that shows all the switches and
parameters available with that command. For example: dir /?

As Keith said, the /a switch will show ALL files in the current folder,
regardless of attributes (System, Hidden, Read-Only). Another of my
favorites is /s, which lists all files in that folder and its subfolders.
Combine some switches and parameters and you can do some very powerful
things. For example:
dir c:\ /s/a

That starts in the Root of Drive C: and shows ALL the files on that drive.
Be prepared for a long wait, because there are thousands of files in the
\Windows folder alone. To interrupt the listing, use <Ctrl>+C.

To those of us who started with MS-DOS (or earlier), these commands are
second nature. Sometimes I forget that some people did not use computers
before Windows. ;^}

RC
--
R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX
rc@grandecom.net
Microsoft Windows MVP
(Running Windows Mail 7.0 in Vista Ultimate x64)

"John T" <JohnT@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:428108D8-F963-4B7D-830F-FA79E9429EFF@microsoft.com...
>I checked and the text file is gone anyway, minor bug, I guess. I'm soory
>but
> I'll need you to explain what you mean by "do a 'dir /a' from a command
> prompt" I know what the command prompt is but I rarely use it, do I type
> in
> "dir /a" into the comand prompt box or do I substitute the "a" with the
> drive
> letter? (or somthing totaly different?) Thanks!
>
> "Keith Miller MVP" wrote:
>
>> Not sure about the text file.
>>
>> For the Desktop folder problem, do you see two folders when you do a 'dir
>> /a' from a command prompt
>> window?
>>
>>
>> --
>> Good Luck,
>>
>> Keith
>> Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
>>
>>
>> "John T" <JohnT@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:382C1347-6C08-4097-AEE2-227B94938F33@microsoft.com...
>> >
>> > Yes, the locations are identical. And yes, there is no location for the
>> > text
>> > file. I am not where I can check right now but I'm pretty sure there
>> > isn't a
>> > security tab or any tabs at all. When I try to delete it (the text
>> > file) it
>> > says it cannot be deleted beacause it cannot be found.
>> >
>> > "Keith Miller MVP" wrote:
>> >
>> >> Do the folder properties dialog for both Desktop folders have a
>> >> location
>> >> tab? If so, are the locations identical?
>> >>
>> >> Regarding the text file -- you say the 'properties of the icon confirm
>> >> this' -- this being the nonexistence of the file. Can you elaborate?
>> >> Is
>> >> there no Location? Is there a 'Security' tab? Can you take
>> >> ownership?
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Good Luck,
>> >>
>> >> Keith
>> >> Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
>> >>
>> >> "John T" <JohnT@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:A1E9F133-6FC4-4A57-9E04-442D77D83BCD@microsoft.com...
>> >> > Hi, I am using Windows Vista RC1 64-bit edition. I am trying to move
>> >> > my
>> >> > personal files to where they are stored on a non-boot hard drive (I
>> >> > know
>> >> > that
>> >> > this can be done in XP) somewhere allong the line I really goofed up
>> >> > and
>> >> > so I
>> >> > decided to get things back the way they were. I have everything back
>> >> > now
>> >> > exept that the "Desktop" folder is reapeated (there are two of the
>> >> > same
>> >> > folder) and when I delete one it deletes both of them and if I leave
>> >> > it
>> >> > like
>> >> > this when I restart they are both back. I only want there to be one
>> >> > "Desktop"
>> >> > file. Also, there was a text file that kept showing up. I deleted it
>> >> > and
>> >> > now
>> >> > when I expand the "John" flolder it shows a text document but there
>> >> > is not
>> >> > one there and the properties of the icon confirm this but it cannot
>> >> > be
>> >> > deleted. Does anyone know how to fix this? (and how to move my files
>> >> > so
>> >> > that
>> >> > they are stored on annother drive but still show up in the "John
>> >> > Timms"
>> >> > folder)

Thank you both!
Kieth, here is a copy of what the command prompt pulled up:
_____________________________
Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.5600]
Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

C:\Users\John Timms>dir/a
Volume in drive C has no label.
Volume Serial Number is 4CD1-54C4

Directory of C:\Users\John Timms

01/20/2007 08:58 AM <DIR> .
01/20/2007 08:58 AM <DIR> ..
01/13/2007 03:18 PM <DIR> AppData
01/13/2007 03:17 PM <JUNCTION> Application Data [C:\Users\John
Timms\App
Data\Roaming]
01/13/2007 03:17 PM <JUNCTION> Cookies [C:\Users\John
Timms\AppData\Roam
ing\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies]
01/18/2007 09:26 PM <DIR> Desktop
01/20/2007 08:35 AM <DIR> Documents
01/18/2007 09:26 PM <DIR> Downloads
01/18/2007 09:26 PM <DIR> Favorites
01/18/2007 09:26 PM <DIR> John Timms
01/18/2007 09:26 PM <DIR> Links
01/13/2007 03:17 PM <JUNCTION> Local Settings [C:\Users\John
Timms\AppDa
ta\Local]
01/20/2007 08:44 PM <DIR> Music
01/13/2007 03:17 PM <JUNCTION> My Documents [C:\Users\John
Timms\Documen
ts]
01/13/2007 03:17 PM <JUNCTION> NetHood [C:\Users\John
Timms\AppData\Roam
ing\Microsoft\Windows\Network Shortcuts]
01/27/2007 09:22 PM 1,835,008 ntuser.dat
01/27/2007 09:22 PM 262,144 ntuser.dat.LOG1
01/13/2007 03:17 PM 0 ntuser.dat.LOG2
01/13/2007 03:31 PM 65,536
NTUSER.DAT{7f432071-37dc-11db-b921-f69899
0248e6}.TM.blf
01/13/2007 03:31 PM 524,288
NTUSER.DAT{7f432071-37dc-11db-b921-f69899
0248e6}.TMContainer00000000000000000001.regtrans-ms
01/13/2007 03:31 PM 524,288
NTUSER.DAT{7f432071-37dc-11db-b921-f69899
0248e6}.TMContainer00000000000000000002.regtrans-ms
01/13/2007 03:17 PM 20 ntuser.ini
01/20/2007 08:58 AM <DIR> Pictures
01/13/2007 03:17 PM <JUNCTION> PrintHood [C:\Users\John
Timms\AppData\Ro
aming\Microsoft\Windows\Printer Shortcuts]
01/13/2007 03:17 PM <JUNCTION> Recent [C:\Users\John
Timms\AppData\Roami
ng\Microsoft\Windows\Recent]
01/18/2007 09:26 PM <DIR> Saved Games
01/18/2007 09:26 PM <DIR> Searches
01/13/2007 03:17 PM <JUNCTION> SendTo [C:\Users\John
Timms\AppData\Roami
ng\Microsoft\Windows\SendTo]
01/13/2007 03:17 PM <JUNCTION> Start Menu [C:\Users\John
Timms\AppData\R
oaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu]
01/13/2007 03:17 PM <JUNCTION> Templates [C:\Users\John
Timms\AppData\Ro
aming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates]
01/18/2007 09:26 PM <DIR> Videos
7 File(s) 3,211,284 bytes
24 Dir(s) 143,722,852,352 bytes free
____________________________________

If I understand what you are asking about the file then I believe that it
only shows up once but since you know more yuo'd probably better look.
Thank you!!!

Yes, it only shows up once. Are you familiar with the registry? If so, please check the following
value:

Under the key:

"HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders"

What is the value of 'Desktop'?


--
Good Luck,

Keith
Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]


"John T" <JohnT@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:31DB6DD0-F4AF-4309-95FB-70A63B3E92AB@microsoft.com...
> Thank you both!
> Kieth, here is a copy of what the command prompt pulled up:
> _____________________________
> Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.5600]
> Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
>
> C:\Users\John Timms>dir/a
> Volume in drive C has no label.
> Volume Serial Number is 4CD1-54C4
>
> Directory of C:\Users\John Timms
>
> 01/20/2007 08:58 AM <DIR> .
> 01/20/2007 08:58 AM <DIR> ..
> 01/13/2007 03:18 PM <DIR> AppData
> 01/13/2007 03:17 PM <JUNCTION> Application Data [C:\Users\John
> Timms\App
> Data\Roaming]
> 01/13/2007 03:17 PM <JUNCTION> Cookies [C:\Users\John
> Timms\AppData\Roam
> ing\Microsoft\Windows\Cookies]
> 01/18/2007 09:26 PM <DIR> Desktop
> 01/20/2007 08:35 AM <DIR> Documents
> 01/18/2007 09:26 PM <DIR> Downloads
> 01/18/2007 09:26 PM <DIR> Favorites
> 01/18/2007 09:26 PM <DIR> John Timms
> 01/18/2007 09:26 PM <DIR> Links
> 01/13/2007 03:17 PM <JUNCTION> Local Settings [C:\Users\John
> Timms\AppDa
> ta\Local]
> 01/20/2007 08:44 PM <DIR> Music
> 01/13/2007 03:17 PM <JUNCTION> My Documents [C:\Users\John
> Timms\Documen
> ts]
> 01/13/2007 03:17 PM <JUNCTION> NetHood [C:\Users\John
> Timms\AppData\Roam
> ing\Microsoft\Windows\Network Shortcuts]
> 01/27/2007 09:22 PM 1,835,008 ntuser.dat
> 01/27/2007 09:22 PM 262,144 ntuser.dat.LOG1
> 01/13/2007 03:17 PM 0 ntuser.dat.LOG2
> 01/13/2007 03:31 PM 65,536
> NTUSER.DAT{7f432071-37dc-11db-b921-f69899
> 0248e6}.TM.blf
> 01/13/2007 03:31 PM 524,288
> NTUSER.DAT{7f432071-37dc-11db-b921-f69899
> 0248e6}.TMContainer00000000000000000001.regtrans-ms
> 01/13/2007 03:31 PM 524,288
> NTUSER.DAT{7f432071-37dc-11db-b921-f69899
> 0248e6}.TMContainer00000000000000000002.regtrans-ms
> 01/13/2007 03:17 PM 20 ntuser.ini
> 01/20/2007 08:58 AM <DIR> Pictures
> 01/13/2007 03:17 PM <JUNCTION> PrintHood [C:\Users\John
> Timms\AppData\Ro
> aming\Microsoft\Windows\Printer Shortcuts]
> 01/13/2007 03:17 PM <JUNCTION> Recent [C:\Users\John
> Timms\AppData\Roami
> ng\Microsoft\Windows\Recent]
> 01/18/2007 09:26 PM <DIR> Saved Games
> 01/18/2007 09:26 PM <DIR> Searches
> 01/13/2007 03:17 PM <JUNCTION> SendTo [C:\Users\John
> Timms\AppData\Roami
> ng\Microsoft\Windows\SendTo]
> 01/13/2007 03:17 PM <JUNCTION> Start Menu [C:\Users\John
> Timms\AppData\R
> oaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu]
> 01/13/2007 03:17 PM <JUNCTION> Templates [C:\Users\John
> Timms\AppData\Ro
> aming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates]
> 01/18/2007 09:26 PM <DIR> Videos
> 7 File(s) 3,211,284 bytes
> 24 Dir(s) 143,722,852,352 bytes free
> ____________________________________
>
> If I understand what you are asking about the file then I believe that it
> only shows up once but since you know more yuo'd probably better look.
> Thank you!!!
>

I double-clicked on it and the box that poped up "edit string" said "Desktop"
under "Value name" and "%USERPROFILE%\Desktop" under "Value data:"
There were also 3 columns on the main page- the 1st said "Desktop" the 2nd
"REG_EXPAND_SZ" and the 3rd "%USERPROFILE%\Desktop"
Is that what you wanted?

John Timms
_____________________________
"Keith Miller MVP" wrote:

Yes, it only shows up once. Are you familiar with the registry? If so,
please check the following
value:

Under the key:

"HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User
Shell Folders"

What is the value of 'Desktop'?