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Old 03-14-2008
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Re: desktop.ini

Bogey Man;646751 Wrote:
> I have a brand new Acer Quad core computer running Vista Home Premium 64
> and
> have noticed that I have 2 desktop.ini files on the desktop.
>
> Am I correct in thinking that they should not be there and it so, how
> do I
> get rid of them properly?
>
> Thank you.


Hi Bogey Man,

desktop.ini files are hidden protected operating system files. These
can be hidden again by checking "Hide protected operating system files
(Recommended)" in Folder Options. You can see how in Option Two step 5
here:

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/86...s-folders.html

These files store informaion about the folder that they are in.

Shawn


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