Common Desktop

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders

Data type	Range	Default value
REG_EXPAND_SZ	Path	%ALLUSERPROFILE%\Desktop

Description

Stores the path to the folder containing the shortcuts and Internet addresses that appear on the desktop.

You can enter any valid UNC name or mapped drive in the value of this entry.

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The %ALLUSERPROFILE% variable represents the path to the user's Profiles folder. The default is Systemroot\Documents and Settings\All Users.

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Desktop in HKCU\User Shell Folders