Opera automatically creates Downloads shortcut/folder on Desktop

[PlatinumV]

PlatinumV last edited by PlatinumV

Every time I open up the browser, a "Downloaded Files" folder/shortcut appears by itself on my Desktop. At first I thought it was because I had placed my default Downloads Location to be a folder on my Desktop instead of the Desktop itself. I quickly realized though that no matter what the destination is, opening up the browser creates the same folder every time. Even though it's just one icon, it's really annoying!
I've tested this with other browsers as well and it's only when I open Opera that creates the folder. I also tried uninstalling and re-installing the browser as well as turning all the settings back to their defaults, to no avail. Any idea what's causing it and how to fix it?

[leocg]

leocg Moderator Volunteer @PlatinumV last edited by

@PlatinumV I would start with the obvious, by disabling extensions and resetting settings

[PlatinumV]

PlatinumV @leocg last edited by

@leocg There are no extensions and, as previously mentioned, one of the first things I did was to reset all settings to their defaults.