{"id":5404,"date":"2018-07-23T11:32:54","date_gmt":"2018-07-23T11:32:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/?p=5404"},"modified":"2025-12-22T13:03:18","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T13:03:18","slug":"fix-desktop-refers-location-unavailable-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/fix-desktop-refers-location-unavailable-error\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix \u201cDesktop refers to Location that is unavailable\u201d Error"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"block_sum\"><strong>Summary:-<\/strong> A desktop is an essential part of your Operating System. So it will become chaotic if the user is not able to access it. If the error \u2018Location is not available\u2019 pops up, don\u2019t baffle at all. It is a critical error but can be fixed. All this error does is, restrict the user to access the desktop. When you log in all your files and icons are gone, all there left is a blank screen with this error. If you are having the exact same error, then you are where you should be. We will guide you to the best solution as well as provide the best <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/recovery\/windows-data-recovery.php\"><strong>Windows Data Recovery<\/strong><\/a> Tool to regain access to your desktop or recover data if it got lost somehow.<p class=\"blog-btn\"><a class=\"sum-d-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/demo-version\/SysInfoTools-Windows-Data-Recovery.exe\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i>  Download<\/a>   <a class=\"sum-b-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/buynow\/windows-data-recovery.php\"><i class=\"icon icon-basket\"><\/i>  Buy Now<\/a><\/p><\/div>\r\n<p>This error can occur in any windows versions from Vista to Win 10 due to user profile corruption. In some of the cases, this error can be resolved just by restarting the system. But even after resolved your system may not be safe, so you should find the root of the problem and eliminate before it arises again and worsens the situation.<\/p>\r\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/fix-desktop-refers-location-unavailable-error\/#The_potential_reason_for_%E2%80%9CDesktop_refers_to_Location_that_is_unavailable%E2%80%9D_error\" >The potential reason for &#8220;Desktop refers to Location that is unavailable&#8221; error<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/fix-desktop-refers-location-unavailable-error\/#How_to_Fix_%E2%80%9CDesktop_refers_to_Location_that_is_unavailable%E2%80%9D_error\" >How to Fix &#8220;Desktop refers to Location that is unavailable&#8221; error<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/fix-desktop-refers-location-unavailable-error\/#Resetting_the_desktop_to_the_default_location\" >Resetting the desktop to the default location<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/fix-desktop-refers-location-unavailable-error\/#Command_Prompt\" >Command Prompt<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/fix-desktop-refers-location-unavailable-error\/#Using_advanced_Boot_Recovery\" >Using advanced Boot Recovery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/fix-desktop-refers-location-unavailable-error\/#Boot_in_Safe_Mode\" >Boot in Safe Mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/fix-desktop-refers-location-unavailable-error\/#SFC_Scan\" >SFC Scan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/fix-desktop-refers-location-unavailable-error\/#Restore_system\" >Restore system<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/fix-desktop-refers-location-unavailable-error\/#Use_Windows_Disk_to_Repair\" >Use Windows Disk to Repair<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/fix-desktop-refers-location-unavailable-error\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_potential_reason_for_%E2%80%9CDesktop_refers_to_Location_that_is_unavailable%E2%80%9D_error\"><\/span>The potential reason for &#8220;Desktop refers to Location that is unavailable&#8221; error<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<!-- \/wp:post-content -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":5413} -->\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"794\" height=\"1123\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Desktop-refers-to-Location-that-is-unavailable.jpg\" alt=\"Desktop refers to Location that is unavailable\" class=\"wp-image-5413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Desktop-refers-to-Location-that-is-unavailable.jpg 794w, https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Desktop-refers-to-Location-that-is-unavailable-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Desktop-refers-to-Location-that-is-unavailable-768x1086.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Desktop-refers-to-Location-that-is-unavailable-724x1024.jpg 724w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 794px) 100vw, 794px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>There are many possible reasons behind this error existence like:<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list -->\r\n<ul><li>System crashing abruptly damaging system files, profile corruption or messing system updates.<\/li><li>Latest Operating system update\/patch.<\/li><li>Using unstable OS in Beta version.<\/li><li>Program uninstalled incorrectly.<\/li><li>Due to virus or malware attack.<\/li><\/ul>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading -->\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_%E2%80%9CDesktop_refers_to_Location_that_is_unavailable%E2%80%9D_error\"><\/span>How to Fix &#8220;Desktop refers to Location that is unavailable&#8221; error<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>What we do when the system doesn\u2019t respond or for any other error, \u201cRestart\u201d. Rebooting is a classic trick to fix errors. Sometimes it works sometimes it does not. Even when you contact a Technical agent he will surely tell you to reboot at first if the error is constant. If restarting your system doesn\u2019t resolve your error, without wasting any time try below-mentioned solutions to fix error \u2018Desktop refers to Location that is unavailable\u2019 and gain access to your desktop again.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resetting_the_desktop_to_the_default_location\"><\/span>Resetting the desktop to the default location<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Press Windows Key + R and type \u2018C:\\users\\%username%\u2019 and hit Enter&gt; Open Properties of the desktop &gt; Switch to Location tab and click on Restore Default button&gt; Apply &gt; OK&gt; Reboot system to check error Desktop Refers to A Location That Is Unavailable is fixed.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Command_Prompt\"><\/span>Command Prompt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>With two commands you can have access to your desktop. What these commands do is they create a new user profile where you can actually transfer data from previous corrupted profile.<b>net user \/add USERNAME PASSWORDnet localgroup administrators USERNAME \/add<\/b>Now just replace old Username and Password with your new ones. And also, transfer data from previous to the new profile.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_advanced_Boot_Recovery\"><\/span><strong>Using advanced Boot Recovery <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>To gain access to advanced boot recovery press \u2018<b>F8<\/b>\u2019 when you boot system. In advanced boot recovery, many boot option would appear in front of you. Now select \u2018<b>Last Known Good Configuration<\/b>(advanced)\u2019 and Press \u2018Enter\u2019 to boot system.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boot_in_Safe_Mode\"><\/span><strong>Boot in Safe Mode <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Malware or infected files can be the reasons behind the error. So booting in Safe mode allow you to wipe clean any infected files.- Press <b>F8<\/b> when booting system, to enter \u2018<b>Advanced Boot Options<\/b>\u2019- Use the arrow and select \u2018Safe Mode\u2019 from the options and press \u2018Enter\u2019.Once you are in safe mode, erase all the temporary files. Open Run window by pressing \u2018<b>Window key + R<\/b>\u2019 and enter \u2018<b>%temp<\/b>%\u2019.Scan the system with effective malware scanner and reboot to check if things worked out.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SFC_Scan\"><\/span>SFC Scan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>Run system file checker to scan the whole system for any corrupted or damaged file which it will fix simultaneously. To run SFC scan, Press \u2018<b>Window key + Q\u2019<\/b> and search \u2018<b>cmd<\/b>\u2019&gt; right click on Command Prompt and Click on \u2018<b>Run as Administrator<\/b>\u2019&gt; In cmd window type \u2018sfc\/scannow\u2019 and hit Enter. Wait till the whole process is completed and restart to see the result.<\/p>\r\n<p>Know more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/delete-cctv-recording-in-cp-plus\/\"><strong>Delete CCTV Recording in CP Plus<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Restore_system\"><\/span>Restore system<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\r\n<ol><li>Press Windows Key + R and type \u2018sysdm.cpl\u2019 press enter.<\/li><li>Select System Protection and choose System Restore.<\/li><li>Click Next and choose System Restore point.<\/li><li>Follow the instruction displayed on the screen to complete system restore.<\/li><li>After reboot, you should be able to Fix \u2018Desktop Refers to A Location That Is Unavailable Error.\u2019<\/li><\/ol>\r\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_Windows_Disk_to_Repair\"><\/span>Use Windows Disk to Repair<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>If the error is because of installation or update of windows, then use Windows USB\/ Disks to repair it. Automatic Repair will most probably fix this error by repairing corrupted files and properly updating system files.<\/p>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>If none of the above solutions work, you can use a professional data recovery tool like SysinfoTools <strong>Windows Data Recovery<\/strong>. Either it is accidental deletion or due to some error, use it to recover maximum possible data. All type of files and folders can be recovered by using it. All you need to install and select the files that you really want to recover. The selected lost data will be recovered and saved at the allocated location.<\/p>\r\n<p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sysinfotools.com\/blog\/different-system-recovery-options-windows\/\"><strong>Different System Recovery Options in Windows<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\r\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\r\n\r\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\r\n<p>These are the numerous ways by which you can resolve the error \u2018Desktop refers to Location that is unavailable\u2019. 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