desktop.ini file - What is it, What creates it, is it necessary

[Old Surfer]

Mine reads:

[.ShellClassInfo]
IconFile=_vti_pvt/fpdbw.ico
IconIndex=0
ConfirmFileOp=0
InfoTip=Stores your local web site


Aloha,

Al

 

[Ronx]

An .ini file modifies characteristics of whatever it applies to. In this
case the .ini file changes the folder icon from a yellow folder to a folder
with a globe on it. This .ini file is created by FrontPage or Expression
Web to denote the root folder of a FrontPage website or subweb.

 

[Old Surfer]

Thanks Ronx. I knew someone would come through on this site.

An .ini file modifies characteristics of whatever it applies to. In this
case the .ini file changes the folder icon from a yellow folder to a
folder with a globe on it. This .ini file is created by FrontPage or
Expression Web to denote the root folder of a FrontPage website or subweb.
--
Ron Symonds - Microsoft MVP (Expression)
Reply only to group - emails will be deleted unread.
http://www.rxs-enterprises.org/fp

Mine reads:

[.ShellClassInfo]
IconFile=_vti_pvt/fpdbw.ico
IconIndex=0
ConfirmFileOp=0
InfoTip=Stores your local web site


Aloha,

Al