This can be done manually in windows by right clicking the current desktop folder, clicking on properties and selecting the location tab from the context menu.

I am guessing the path to the desktop needs to be stored somewhere, however I have no idea where to start looking.

CONTEXT: I am making a tool that would allow me to have different icons and files on each virtual desktop. I have already tried moving all files in the folder instead of the folder itself but that unfortunately doesn't suit my needs.

CodePudding user response：

You can change your desktop folder through the Registry, it's located under: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders The key name is: Desktop

I hope this answers your question.

EDIT: In C# you can use https://www.pinvoke.net/default.aspx/shell32.SHSetKnownFolderPath to change Desktop folder and then reload with F5 or with a script.