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sen
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      04-16-2008
Updated Vista with SP1 an icon with
the name "DeskTop.ini" showed up on
the desktop.
Why?
What am I going to use this for?
Anybody know?

Thanks for telling me!.
/senn


 
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      04-16-2008
"sen" <> wrote:

> Updated Vista with SP1 an icon with
> the name "DeskTop.ini" showed up on
> the desktop.
> Why?
> What am I going to use this for?
> Anybody know?


This is a system settings file. Adjust the setting in Windows Explorer >
Tools > Folder Options > View tab > Hide system files. Apply to all folders.

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      04-16-2008

sen;685497 Wrote:
> Updated Vista with SP1 an icon wit
> the name "DeskTop.ini" showed up o
> the desktop
> Why
> What am I going to use this for
> Anybody know
>
> Thanks for telling me!
> /sen


Hi Senn

This is a hidden "protected operating system file" used for folde
information. Normally a user should not mess with these. This tutoria
will show you how to hide it again

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/86...es-folders.htm

Shaw

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