User Shell Folders\Desktop
Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2
Desktop
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders
Data type | Range | Default value |
---|---|---|
REG_EXPAND_SZ |
Path |
%USERPROFILE%\Desktop |
Description
Stores the path to the folder containing the shortcuts and Internet addresses that appear on the user's desktop.
You can enter any valid Universal Naming Convention (UNC) name or mapped drive in the value of this entry.
Note
- The %USERPROFILE% variable represents the path to the user's profile folder. The default is Systemroot\Documents and Settings\username.