On Windows from 95 to 10, the desktop is invariably present. The desktop, as it is also called, occupies almost the main place in the system. This is the space that the user sees, including the PC. The labels of most installed programs are located on it, and it is he who mercilessly becomes clogged with various files and directories during the activity.
At the same time, the desktop, with all the metamorphoses leading us from primitive systems to Windows 10, has not undergone any significant changes in more than 20 years. Although they, undoubtedly, were, but in general - only cosmetic. The essence of the desktop has not changed - it is still the central place for the user on the computer, in fact representing only one of the directories of the entire operating system. Many people do not know about this and when they encounter, they cannot find the “folder” of the main screen.
If you need a directory with the contents of the desktop - we will tell you where to find it
How to find a folder in a directory
As already mentioned above, the desktop is a regular folder that contains a bunch of other folders and files, albeit more popular by the user than the rest. Search for this directory in different operating systems is almost equally easy.
To find a desktop in Windows XP, Vista and 7, the “My computer” shortcut is great, it’s right on the main screen.
- Open the "My Computer".
- Go to the system drive (the default is the drive "C").
- We find there "Users" or "Users".
- There we choose a daddy with the name of our user.
- Finally, there will be the desired “Desktop” or “Desktop”.
New OS
On Windows 8, 8.1 and 10, the process is slightly different. However, for those who are accustomed to the old OS, it will be difficult with the lack of "My computer" on the main screen. In Windows 10, as in other modern systems, the default is the default file manager - “Explorer”. In fact, he was always there, we just didn’t pay attention to his presence - all Windows of any directories are opened by “Explorer”. But on Windows 10, he was even given a special button on the bottom panel in the form of a yellow daddy (she, too, was often present in the old OS, but was not in demand).
Clicking on this icon will bring you to a window where the last used files will be shown. Quick access to the main area of the PC there is often located on the left panel, where you can also see the lost “My”, or rather, “This computer”. If not, then open "This PC" and act according to the algorithm above.
In the panel on the left you will find the desired directory
As you can see, the folder "Desktop" is not difficult to find and novice user. Why do it? If you suddenly decide to quickly transfer all files from the desktop to removable media or somewhere else, then it is best to simply copy the folder through the file manager so as not to forget anything extra. This is probably the easiest application for this directory.