The updated version of Windows 10 1803 presents an error that prevents you from seeing your desktop. Microsoft OS seems to be unable to find (on some systems) the C:\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\desktop folder.
This error, as we said above, does not allow you to access your desktop, and it may appear if you update an earlier version and after a clean installation.
Below we will see two different ways to fix the bug:
1. Press the two Win + R keys together to open RUN. Type cmd.exe and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to open the command line with administrator privileges.
Type the following command and press enter.
control userpasswords2
The command will open its "User Accounts" window. Add a new user by clicking the Add button. You can add a local user or someone with a Microsoft account.
Once you have added the user, restart Windows and log in to the new account. It's the easiest way to avoid losing your files and not having to re-install your apps.
2. If the above method doesn't work, you have two options but you may lose files and applications on your system. You will need to create a Windows 10 installation disc.
use it bootable media creation tool and create a USB that can install Windows 10. Run it on your computer, and it will ask you if you want to upgrade your current installation. Select the upgrade option and when prompted, choose to keep files and applications.
If the error occurs again, try the previous solution one more time. If it still doesn't work, you should do a clean install of Windows 10. To keep your files, you should try booting from Live USB to create backups the data you need.
Your applications will be lost…
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