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Debiora
Iron Contributor
Mar 16, 2026

Windows 11 Desktop shortcuts missing, error pop-up

The desktop shortcut disappears on startup, the path is incorrect, and the desktop is unavailable. I suspect the antivirus software has deleted it. I need help.

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  • l33ter's avatar
    l33ter
    Iron Contributor

    like KapilArya​ already mention it

     

    Here a second solution: Instead of clicking an icon (Showing Desktiop) -> You could learn the much faster variant of it: 

    win + d

    is the shortcut for 'showing Desktop'

  • If you're seeing Desktop location is not available, try this.

    You need to go to C:\Users\<username>\Desktop and copy Desktop folder.

    Navigate to C:\Windows\system32\config\systemprofile and paste there the Desktop folder you just copied.