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If the option to restore the default location for Pictures in Windows 10 isn't working, there are a few

methods you can try to resolve the issue:

1. Manually Restore the Pictures Folder Default Location


You can manually set the Pictures folder back to its default location using these steps:
1. Navigate to the current Pictures folder location:
• Open File Explorer and go to the current location of your Pictures folder.
2. Right-click and open Properties:
• Right-click on the Pictures folder and select Properties.
3. Location Tab:
• In the Properties window, go to the Location tab.
4. Set to Default:
• Click the Restore Default button to attempt to move it back to the default location
(C:\Users\YourUsername\Pictures).
5. Manually Enter Path (if the button doesn’t work):
• If the "Restore Default" button doesn’t work, manually type in the default path:
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C:\Users\<YourUsername>\Pictures

Replace <YourUsername> with your actual username.


6. Apply Changes:
• After entering the path, click Apply and OK.

2. Create a New Pictures Folder in the Default Location


If restoring the default location isn't working, try creating a new Pictures folder manually:
1. Open File Explorer and navigate to:
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C:\Users\<YourUsername>

2. Create a new folder named Pictures if it doesn’t already exist.


3. Right-click the new Pictures folder, go to Properties, and check that it is now listed as the
system default.

3. Registry Editor Fix (Advanced Users)


If nothing works, you can try to fix the folder location via the Windows Registry:
1. Open the Registry Editor:
• Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter.
2. Navigate to this key:
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HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User
Shell Folders

3. Look for the entry for "My Pictures":


• Ensure that the value for "My Pictures" is set to the default:
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%USERPROFILE%\Pictures

4. Restart your computer after making changes.

4. Restore System Settings via System Restore


If the issue appeared recently, you can try to restore Windows to an earlier point when the Pictures
folder was working correctly.
1. Open Start and type System Restore.
2. Select Create a restore point and choose System Restore.
3. Follow the prompts and choose a restore point from before the issue began.

Try one of these solutions to fix your Pictures folder location issue. Let me know if you need further
assistance!

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