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Discussions tagged with desktop icons storage on WindowsForum.com focus on unexpected system files or folders appearing on the Windows desktop, often linked to File Explorer display settings or mirrored folder behavior. Users seek methods to hide or remove these items without deleting critical system data, exploring options like toggling hidden folder visibility or identifying the source of the mirrored folders. The tag covers troubleshooting steps for managing desktop clutter caused by system file exposure.
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    System files in File Explorer showing up on desktop

    I am seeing Windows System files showing up on my desktop. File Explorer shows three folders with backslashes that appear to be the culprit. Attemps to remove these has failed. Checking the hide hidden folders hides some but not all. I have not tried physically deleting these as they do not...
    • davercrb2
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    • desktop icons storage file explorer showing system folders hidden folders settings windows desktop cleanup
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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