Recover Not Showing Up/Disappeared User Folder and Files in Windows 10

User Folder Not Showing up in Windows 10

"Hi, guys. I have a problem. The other day, I updated Windows 10 to a new version, and everything went fine. But I found that my User folder is gone on the desktop in the newly updated Windows 10. I could not find the User Folder on the desktop nor the files and folders in it. So I want to how to get disappeared or not showing up User folder back on Windows 10 desktop, including the lost files and folders inside it?"

Losing the User folder and its contents in Windows 10 can occur due to system errors or false operations. Fortunately, there are several methods to recover the missing User folder and restore all lost files. This includes learning how to fix the 'can't see C:\user\folder in Windows 10' error, as well as finding ways to recover the User folder on the desktop.

Workable Solutions	Step-by-step Troubleshooting
Fix 1. Show hidden files	Click "Start" > open "File Explorer". Click "View" > "Options" > "View". Tick "Show hidden files"...Full steps
Fix 2. Create a shortcut of folder	Right-click on empty location on desktop and select "New" > "Shortcut". Click "Browse" to set the path for...Full steps
Fix 3. Recover missing user folder	If the User folder is lost by mistaken deletion or formatting, you can use Deep Data Recovery...Full steps

Fixes for User Profile Folder Missing on Windows 10

If your desktop User folder is missing or not showing up after a Windows 10 update, accidental deletion, or other reasons, try the following approaches. You can try accessing the folder through File Explorer by typing "C:\Users\" followed by your username in the address bar, or try using the built-in System File Checker tool to scan and replace any corrupted system files, including those related to the User folder. If the issue persists, you can also try resetting Windows 10 to its default settings or performing a System Restore to a previous point when the folder was intact.

Fix 1. Show Hidden Files and Folders

1. Right-click "Start" > search for and open "File Explorer".

2. To view hidden files, folders and drives, click on "View" in the top left corner of the window, then select "Options" from the drop-down menu. Next, click on "View" in the left-hand menu, and tick the box next to "Show hidden files, folders and drives".

user folder hidden Windows 10

Fix 2. Create a Shortcut of Disappeared User Folder

If you can see the user folder under C:\user\folder on your PC, you can directly create a new shortcut for the disappeared User folder on Windows 10 desktop by right-clicking on the folder, selecting "Send to" and then "Desktop (create shortcut)".

1. Right-click on an empty location on your Desktop, then select "New" and choose "Shortcut" from the menu.

Restore disappeared user folder in Windows 10 desktop.

2. To set the path for the User folder, click on the "Browse" button and select the desired location, such as C:\user\folder, then click "OK".

3. To create a desktop shortcut, click "Next" to open a new window and keep the same name of the shortcut. After that, click "Finish" to create the shortcut on your desktop.

4. To change the icon for a user folder, right-click on the shortcut, select "Properties", then "Shortcut", and click "Change Icon". Choose the desired icon for the user folder and click "OK", then apply the changes.

Create new shortcut of disappeared user folder in Windows 10.

Fix 3. Recover Missing User Folder on Windows 10 with File Recovery Software

If the quick fixes don't work, you may need to use professional file recovery software, such as Deep Data Recovery, to recover the missing User folder and its contents.

With this powerful data recovery tool, you can recover 200+ file types with ease, including recovering permanently deleted emails in Outlook, restoring lost Word/Excel/PPT documents, photos, videos, and ZIP files.

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Step 1.Launch Deep Data Recovery in Windows 11/10/8/7. Choose file types and click "Next" to begin the recovery process.

Select file types that you want to recover

Step 2. Choose the place where you lost data. Then, click "Scan".

Step 3. After scanning, use the file format filter to locate the necessary files. Click the "Preview" button or double-click a file to view its content.

Step 4. To recover a file, select the file by clicking the checkbox next to it, and then click the "Recover" button to restore the lost data to a secure location.

Resolve 'unable to see C:\user\folder in Windows 10' Error

If you can't see the User folder in C:\User\, don't worry, it's easily accessible. You can simply follow the methods below to regain access to your User folder in Windows 10.

Fix 1. Show Hidden Folders

1. Open Windows Explorer and right-click on C:\Users.

2. Select "Properties" and remove the tick mark from Hidden box.

Fix 2. Switch to Another User Profile Folder

1. Sign out and sign in with another new User Profile to see whether the User folder shows up or not.

2. If your user profile doesn't show up, you can try restoring a deleted or lost user profile in Windows 10 by following the tutorial provided.

Fix 3. Perform the System Restore to Recover User Folder on Windows 10

If all else fails, you can try restoring your Windows 10 system to a previous version, which will likely restore your User folder to its original location on the desktop and in the C:\Users\folder. This is a last resort option.

1. Click on the Start Menu and then select "Settings". From the Settings window, select "Update & Security".

2. Click "Get Started" under "Go back" to an earlier build.

You can restore Windows 10 to its previous state using a previously created Windows 10 restore point.