What's this Desktop.ini?

Discussion in 'Software' started by frybo30, Jan 17, 2011.

  1. frybo30

    frybo30 Master Sergeant

    A couple of days ago, two icons appeared on my laptop's desktop both labeled desktop.ini. When I click them, a notepad message appears with a bunch of words that I don't understand. What in the world are these things, and can I get rid of the icons without messing things up? Thanks.
     
    frybo30, Jan 17, 2011
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  2. satrow

    satrow Major Geek Extraordinaire

    They're the files that Windows uses to hold the per-folder customisation settings.

    Open Explorer and click (Alt) Tools > Options > View and check 'Hide protected operating system files (recommended)', click Apply and OK your way back to the Desktop and they should be hidden.
     
    satrow, Jan 17, 2011
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  3. frybo30

    frybo30 Master Sergeant

    You were right on. Thanks much.
     
    frybo30, Jan 17, 2011
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  4. satrow

    satrow Major Geek Extraordinaire

    No problem :)
     
    satrow, Jan 17, 2011
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