desktop.ini

[Bogey Man]

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.

 

[John Barnett MVP]

There are two 'desktop.ini' file on the desktop by default but they are
usually not visible. One can only assume that the 'hide protected operating
system files' has been disabled. To re-enable it proceed as follows:

1/ Open Windows Explorer
2/ In the Windows Explorer Window, Click 'Organize' on the main toolbar
3/ Now click 'folder and search options'
4/ In the folder options window, Click the View tab
5/ In the View tab look at the 'advanced settings' you ill see a list of
options. From these options look for 'Hidden Files and Folders'
6/ The option to 'Show hidden files and folders' will have a blue dot in the
centre of the radio button; leave that as it is for the moment.
7/ Look two lines lower than the 'show hidden files and folders option' and
you will see 'hide protected operating system files (recommended) I'm
guessing that this is disabled, in other words there is no 'tick' in the box
next to this option.
8/ If this is the case Left click on the box with your mouse and a 'tick'
should appear. This has now enabled he feature.
9/ Now go up the list 3 places until you see 'do not show hidden files and
folder' Left click your mouse on the radio button so that a blue dot
appears.
10/ Finally click OK
11/ The desktop. ini files should now have disappeared (they are now hidden,
like all the other system files should be)


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[Bogey Man]

There are two 'desktop.ini' file on the desktop by default but they are
usually not visible. One can only assume that the 'hide protected
operating system files' has been disabled. To re-enable it proceed as
follows:

1/ Open Windows Explorer
2/ In the Windows Explorer Window, Click 'Organize' on the main toolbar
3/ Now click 'folder and search options'
4/ In the folder options window, Click the View tab
5/ In the View tab look at the 'advanced settings' you ill see a list of
options. From these options look for 'Hidden Files and Folders'
6/ The option to 'Show hidden files and folders' will have a blue dot in
the centre of the radio button; leave that as it is for the moment.
7/ Look two lines lower than the 'show hidden files and folders option'
and you will see 'hide protected operating system files (recommended) I'm
guessing that this is disabled, in other words there is no 'tick' in the
box next to this option.
8/ If this is the case Left click on the box with your mouse and a 'tick'
should appear. This has now enabled he feature.
9/ Now go up the list 3 places until you see 'do not show hidden files and
folder' Left click your mouse on the radio button so that a blue dot
appears.
10/ Finally click OK
11/ The desktop. ini files should now have disappeared (they are now
hidden, like all the other system files should be)


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John Barnett MVP
Associate Expert
Windows Desktop Experience

Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org

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kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy,
reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable
for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out
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this mail/post..

Than you very much. Your directions worked like a charm.

 

[Bogey Man]

Thank you Joe and brink. The problem has been solved.

 

[John Barnett MVP]

I'm glad you found the instructions useful and that they sorted out your
problem.

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Associate Expert
Windows Desktop Experience

Web: http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org
Web: http://vistasupport.mvps.org

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kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy,
reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for
any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the
use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this
mail/post..

 

[Bogey Man]

I'm glad you found the instructions useful and that they sorted out your
problem.

Me too<;-) !! The only trouble that I am having is learning how to navigate
my way around VHPX64. It is like an Easter egg hunt. I know what I want but
where on earth is it!!

Thanks again

Ron