Quickly add Folders (including downloads and desktop) to ‘This PC’ using Window 11
In which location can I find my Desktop, Downloads, Videos. Folders?
My PC has been running Windows 10 for a considerable time, and I am so used to it that every change I make was quickly noticeable. My friend convinced me to switch to Windows 11 the day after, but I was not enthusiastic about the idea. Instead, I decided to give it a shot. The process of downloading and installing the operating system was lengthy, but it followed the same steps as any other platform. 🙄
After a successful installation, it was evident that I had to explore the user interface to stay informed about what’s new. The absence of something could be apparent in a matter of seconds Quick access Folders It was unsettling to have these folders missing, and I wanted the OS to be without them. Consequently, I looked for a way to add them before moving on
It took some time to figure out a solution and I ended up finding one that works perfectly
The Solution
I’ll leave you with the script that was used to edit the Windows Registry and solve the problem, rather than going into too much detail
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00; DesktopFind the item in question by looking at "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerNameSpaceB4BFCC3A-DB2C-424C-B029-7FE99A87C641" "HideIfEnabled" =-; DocumentsFind the entry for "NameSpace" in the folder "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerNamespaced3162b92-9365-467a-956b-92703aca08af" "HideIfEnabled" =-; DownloadsFind this resource: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerNameSpace088e3905-0323-4b02-9826-5d99428e115f [/word] "HideIfEnabled" =-; MusicThe file containing the namespace data type [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerNameSpace3dfd296-dbec-4fb4-81d1-6a3438bc4de] "HideIfEnabled" =-; PicturesFind this entry: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerNameSpace24ad3afd4-a569-4530-98e1-b02f9417aa8] "HideIfEnabled" =-; VideosThe file containing the accession number is [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerNameSpacef86fa3ab-70d2-4fc2-4e7-9c99-fce05467f3] "HideIfEnabled" =-
03 straightforward steps to solve the problem
After restarting your computer, these folders will be visible until you see them again
Note: The file may require heightened privileges during operation Ie Running as an administrator, proceed and sign off (Don’t be anxious.). You can review the script before proceeding
To reduce the time complexity, I offer a pre-made file that you can use to run Download file
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