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hal_v
Asked: 2019-01-14 14:00:25 +0800 CST

Desktop folder location

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My DESKTOP folder is NOT shown when listing (ls -la) my HOME folder, it is in/on my DOCUMENTS folder. I can still access files, launch applications without apparent problem, so I'd appreciate some help and answers to two questions:- 1) Does the DESKTOP folder have to be in/on HOME? 2) If so what is the easiest/safest way to move it there? I'm sorry if the is basic stuff, but it is where I am. Hall

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    You probably moved the folder accidentally in the Documents folder at some time. You can safely move it back to your home using Files. It will retain its special status, and automatically, your ~/.config/user-dirs.dirs file will be updated.

    In case the folder "lost" its special status, you will need to restore its special status after moving it back to your home folder by editing ~/.config/user-dirs.dirs to read XDG_DESKTOP_DIR="$HOME/Desktop.

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