XP: Desktop.ini?

Creedyou

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What is this? I keep seeing this file all over my comp. I see it appearing in folders that I know it wasn't in before.
 

bsobel

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It's an OS file that describes what components to use to render the current 'view' of a folder in explorer.
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Creedyou

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so can i delete them? is that file used when i browse through my computer or just windows explorer?
 

CTho9305

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Originally posted by: Creedyou
so can i delete them? is that file used when i browse through my computer or just windows explorer?

i woudln't delete them. they also exist in win98, IIRC. I dont really know whats in them, but they are generally small. deleting random stuff in an OS is not good unless you have a reason ;)
 

bsobel

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Originally posted by: Creedyou
so can i delete them? is that file used when i browse through my computer or just windows explorer?

Just windows explorer. They should be hidden by default, just used by the OS. Is there a reason you want to delete them?

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CTho9305

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Originally posted by: Creedyou
Originally posted by: bsobel
Is there a reason you want to delete them?
No, I just wanted to see if they were important or not. :)

you can try renaming them if you want to see.... ;)

I think in the "my music" folder, it gives it the retarded icon and makes windows treat it specially. you dont *need* them, but i think windows also recreates them.