How do I get my documents folder back on my desktop?

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1. Click Start, point to Programs, and then click Windows Explorer.
2. Locate the My Documents folder.
3. Right-click the My Documents folder, and then click Add Item to the Desktop.

How do I recover my documents folder?

To restore a file or folder that was deleted or renamed, follow these steps:

1. Click the Computer icon on your desktop to open it up.
2. Navigate to the folder that used to contain the file or folder, right-click it, and then click Restore previous versions.

Why have all my documents disappeared?

Files can disappear when the properties are set to “hidden” and File Explorer is not configured to show hidden files. Computer users, programs and malware can edit file properties and set them to hidden to give the illusion that the files don’t exist and prevent you from editing the files.

Why has my folder disappeared?

If your files and folders disappeared, maybe you should check for hidden files and folders. Sometimes, files and folders might appear missing, but they are actually hidden. In most cases, the files should be in the same folder where you left them.

Where can I Find my Documents folder?

Open Windows Explorer by selecting “Start,” “All Programs,” “Accessories” and, finally, “Windows Explorer.”. Locate the “My Documents” folder. If pulled up correctly, the folder should be at the top of the drop-down file list on the left side of the screen.

How do you find a lost folder on your computer?

1. Select a location to start finding data. Select a computer hard disk(Disk C, D, E, F, G) where your files get lost after computer restart and click the “Scan” button to start scanning. 2. Scan your computer hard disk or device. It will scan your selected hard drive automatically, and find the lost files for you.

How do you find missing folders?

Click on Search Tools, and now select Advanced Find option. Once the Advanced Find window is up on the screen. Input the lost or missing folder name and click on the Browse button to start the search. Here, you can find the lost or missing folder path/location.

Why are my Documents missing?

The missing file may also be due to damage to the hard drive. If the hard drive is suspect, though, other errors will occur in addition to a missing file. When you use the System Configuration Utility to modify a start-up file, you may see a warning displayed when Windows restarts.