desktop.ini

[John Reid]

Two icons, with the same name, "desktop.ini" have appeared on my desktop and
when I open it, this is what the larger one shows. The smaller one has only
one entry. I assume they are shortcuts although there is no indication that
they are.

[.ShellClassInfo
]LocalizedResourceName=@%SystemRoot%\system32\shell32.dll,-21769
IconResource=%SystemRoot%\system32\imageres.dll,-183
[LocalizedFileNames]
Spider Solitaire.lnk=@%SystemRoot%\system32\gameux.dll,-10061
FreeCell.lnk=@%SystemRoot%\system32\gameux.dll,-10055
Windows Explorer.lnk=@%SystemRoot%\system32\shell32.dll,-22067
Windows Mail.lnk=@%ProgramFiles%\Windows Mail\WinMail.exe,-225

What I think happened is that I put a number of programmes on the task bar,
immediately to the right of the Windows logo, and perhaps this is the
information as to the location of these programmes. Are these shortcuts and,
if so, can I delete them?

As I went back to check on the items, I also found another "desktop.ini"
file in my Documents Folder - it is different from the above two. What is
the proper location of these files?


Thanks,

John Reid
Running Vista Home Premium 32 Bit on an Acer Aspire 7720 Laptop with 2 mgs
Ram

 

[Charlie42]

Two icons, with the same name, "desktop.ini" have appeared on my desktop
and when I open it, this is what the larger one shows. The smaller one has
only one entry. I assume they are shortcuts although there is no
indication that they are.

For some reason, protected system files are displayed in your folders,
including the Desktop folder. It is recommended to keep them hidden.

In Windows Explorer: Tools > Folder Options > View tab > check 'Hide
protected system files'. Apply this setting to all folders.

Charlie42

 

[zachd [MSFT]]

The chief benefit of those files is localization. If you're on an EN-US
environment, you can probably live without them.

--
Speaking for myself only.
See http://zachd.com/pss/pss.html for some helpful WMP info.
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
--

Right or wrong, I have always just deleted mine. I've not noticed any ill
affects. LOL...

-Frank

Two icons, with the same name, "desktop.ini" have appeared on my desktop
and when I open it, this is what the larger one shows. The smaller one
has only one entry. I assume they are shortcuts although there is no
indication that they are.

[.ShellClassInfo
]LocalizedResourceName=@%SystemRoot%\system32\shell32.dll,-21769
IconResource=%SystemRoot%\system32\imageres.dll,-183
[LocalizedFileNames]
Spider Solitaire.lnk=@%SystemRoot%\system32\gameux.dll,-10061
FreeCell.lnk=@%SystemRoot%\system32\gameux.dll,-10055
Windows Explorer.lnk=@%SystemRoot%\system32\shell32.dll,-22067
Windows Mail.lnk=@%ProgramFiles%\Windows Mail\WinMail.exe,-225

What I think happened is that I put a number of programmes on the task
bar, immediately to the right of the Windows logo, and perhaps this is
the information as to the location of these programmes. Are these
shortcuts and, if so, can I delete them?

As I went back to check on the items, I also found another "desktop.ini"
file in my Documents Folder - it is different from the above two. What is
the proper location of these files?


Thanks,

John Reid
Running Vista Home Premium 32 Bit on an Acer Aspire 7720 Laptop with 2
mgs Ram

 

[John Reid]

Thanks to all who responded.

I had unchecked the "Hide protected system files" when I was trying to find
some other files. I forgot to go back and to hide the files. I did check the
"Hide Protected system files" and all of the icons have now disappeared.

John Reid