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The 'open file location' tag on WindowsForum.com covers user issues where the 'Open file location' or 'Save image as' command opens the Desktop folder instead of the intended target folder. Discussions involve troubleshooting this behavior in Windows, including problems with File Explorer jump lists and search results. Users seek solutions to restore correct folder navigation when right-clicking files or folders. The tag focuses on practical fixes for this specific Windows file management glitch.
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    "Open file location" or “Save image as” opens to Desktop folder instead of target folder.

    (Newcomer to this forum) Basically, trying to ‘save to a target folder’ or ‘open from a target folder’ goes to the Desktop folder instead of the target folder. Examples: Enter a file name in desktop search bar. List of possible files, desired file is in a target folder within another folder...
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    • bug report chrome desktop files download settings edge file access file explorer file management file navigation forum newcomer frequent folders open file location save image as search functionality settings target folder taskbar user experience user help windows 11
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support