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unwanted folder on desktop
this folder is constantly showing up on my desktop. plug in my phone, it's there. mount an ISO, it's there. it can't be deleted. the only thing that makes it go away is restarting the computer. anybody know how to prevent this folder from appearing on my desktop?
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Do you actually use your desktop icons?
If not, right click the desktop, view, unselect "Show desktop icons".Since I first found that setting, I've always hidden the desktop icons.
This may not be an acceptable solution for all users.I am unable to test this following solution at this moment, as I do not have a removable device at hand, but you could also try curating your system desktop icons.
- Right click desktop
- Choose "Personalise"
- Go to "theme" settings
- Choose "Desktop Icon Settings" under related settings
- De-select unwanted system icons. I suspect this removable device folder is part of "User's files"
- Click "OK"
- Verify if this has removed the offending folder from your desktop, and that you're happy about the current desktop.
Alternatively, you could partly follow Nobel_Baynes's solution.
- Remove your connected removable storage device(s)
- right click the desktop
- choose "refresh"
This will of course make your removable storage devices unavailable, and may not be the solution for you.
Personally, I'd go for hiding desktop icons.
All items on your desktop will be available in File Explorer (Win+E), in the quick access "Desktop" folder in the left sidebar.Unplug the connected USB device from the computer and restart the computer.
