Why Does Dersktop.ini Pop-Up in Notepad Every Time I Boot WinXP Pro SP2?

A

AA Smith

The Subject above pretty well states the problem here and my question. This
started happening recently, though I don't recall any system/hardware
changes that may have led to this.

What should I do to prevent this from re-occurring in the future?
 
G

Guest

You will probably find there is a file in the C:\Documents and
Settings\username\Start Menu\Programs\Startup folder or the C:\Documents and
Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup folder called desktop.ini
Delete it and you will not be bothered again.

As for the reason. Usually the file is hidden and does not affect you until
you change your settings to "show hidden files and folders" files.
Another one of XP's little traps for the unwary

Cheers
Peter Morris
 
A

Alex Nichol

AA said:
The Subject above pretty well states the problem here and my question. This
started happening recently, though I don't recall any system/hardware
changes that may have led to this.

Look in your Desktop folder (R-click Start, Open, then go up one level
in the resulting My Computer window to see it). Have Tools - Folder
Options - View set to show hidden files and not hide protected ones;
then look for desktop.ini and delete it. (it is not needed there).
Repeat in Open All Users
 
A

AA Smith

Thanks, Peter!

You are absolutely right. Thanks so much for your feedback. I sincerely
appreciate your help.
 
A

AA Smith

Thanks, Ramesh!

You are absolutely right. Thanks so much for your feedback. I sincerely
appreciate your help.
--
With kindest regards

Dick Smith
Ramesh said:
Notepad Starts With "[.ShellClassInfo]
LocalizedResourceName=@%SystemRoot%\System32\Shell32.dll,-21787" When You
Start Your Computer

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;330132

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Windows XP Shell/User
http://windowsxp.mvps.org


AA Smith said:
The Subject above pretty well states the problem here and my question.
This started happening recently, though I don't recall any
system/hardware changes that may have led to this.

What should I do to prevent this from re-occurring in the future?
 
A

AA Smith

Thanks, Kelly!

This solved the problem for me. Thanks so much for your feedback. I
sincerely appreciate your help.
--
With kindest regards

Dick Smith

Kelly said:
Hi,

Notepad Starts With "[.ShellClassInfo]
LocalizedResourceName=@%SystemRoot%\System32\Shell32.dll,-21787" When You
Start Your Computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q330132

--
All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com


AA Smith said:
The Subject above pretty well states the problem here and my question.
This started happening recently, though I don't recall any
system/hardware changes that may have led to this.

What should I do to prevent this from re-occurring in the future?
 
A

AA Smith

Thanks, Alex!

This solved the problem. Thanks so much for your feedback. I sincerely
appreciate your help.
 

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