How to access the user folder on Windows 10

Right-click an empty area on the navigation panel in File Explorer. From the context menu, select the 'Show all folders' and your user profile will be added as a location in the navigation bar. Each time you open File Explorer, you will be able to quickly access it from the navigation panel.

1. How do I access the Users folder?
2. How do I find the users folder on my desktop?
3. How do I access files from another user?
4. How do I access a folder without permission?

How do I access the Users folder?

The %USERPROFILE% environment variable

1. Open a new File Explorer window. You can open it from the Start menu (Windows System → File Explorer). Or, press the keyboard shortcut Windows key + E (hold down the Windows key and press E).
2. Click in the location bar.
3. Type %USERPROFILE% and press Enter .

How do I find the users folder on my desktop?

Click on Personalization. Click on Themes. Click the Desktop icons settings link. Check each icon you want to see on the desktop, including Computer (This PC), User's Files, Network, Recycle Bin, and Control Panel.

How do I access files from another user?

To do this, right-click a folder anywhere in the file system and select Properties. Use the options on the Security tab to change the folder's permissions and make it accessible to different user accounts. You'll need administrator access to do this.

How do I access a folder without permission?

Method 1: Take ownership

1. Right-click on the restricted folder and select Properties. ...
2. Here click on Change link next to the Owner.
3. Next, enter your username in the Enter the object name to select section and click on Check Names.
4. If you entered the right username, it should be automatically applied.