Hi,

I've noticed that two Desktop.in files appear on the desktop when I choose to have hidden files displayed. Has this issue been discussed before?

TIA,
Axel Dahmen

Desktop.ini are an important part of Windows and folders...

[url]http://ideas.live.com/programpage.aspx?versionid=b2456790-90e6-4d28-9219-5d7207d94d45[/url]

[url]http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/shellcc/platform/Shell/programmersguide/shell_basics/shell_basics_extending/custom.asp[/url]

Bill F.

"Axel Dahmen" <NO_SPAM@NoOneKnows.invalid> wrote in message
news:OHjJTyJ9GHA.3344@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
Hi,

I've noticed that two Desktop.in files appear on the desktop when I choose
to have hidden files displayed. Has this issue been discussed before?

TIA,
Axel Dahmen

Previous versions of Windows used the DESKTOP.INI files but the were
filtered and not shown in certain areas such as Desktop, Start Menu,
Favorites and others. They were only visible in those areas if My Computer
or Windows Explorer was used. I think Vista should follow down the same
path.


"Bill Frisbee" <wfrisbeeX@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:5143A79C-5E97-49CC-BD53-FAC7FCF9B400@microsoft.com...[color=blue]
> Desktop.ini are an important part of Windows and folders...
>
> [url]http://ideas.live.com/programpage.aspx?versionid=b2456790-90e6-4d28-9219-5d7207d94d45[/url]
>
> [url]http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/shellcc/platform/Shell/programmersguide/shell_basics/shell_basics_extending/custom.asp[/url]
>
> Bill F.
>
> "Axel Dahmen" <NO_SPAM@NoOneKnows.invalid> wrote in message
> news:OHjJTyJ9GHA.3344@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
> Hi,
>
> I've noticed that two Desktop.in files appear on the desktop when I choose
> to have hidden files displayed. Has this issue been discussed before?
>
> TIA,
> Axel Dahmen
>[/color]

Turn off show system files and they go away.


"Fuzzy John" <john@dontemail.com> wrote in message
news:141775A7-2217-4172-9585-B88D946E6B5C@microsoft.com...[color=blue]
> Previous versions of Windows used the DESKTOP.INI files but the were
> filtered and not shown in certain areas such as Desktop, Start Menu,
> Favorites and others. They were only visible in those areas if My Computer
> or Windows Explorer was used. I think Vista should follow down the same
> path.
>
>
> "Bill Frisbee" <wfrisbeeX@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:5143A79C-5E97-49CC-BD53-FAC7FCF9B400@microsoft.com...[color=green]
>> Desktop.ini are an important part of Windows and folders...
>>
>> [url]http://ideas.live.com/programpage.aspx?versionid=b2456790-90e6-4d28-9219-5d7207d94d45[/url]
>>
>> [url]http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/shellcc/platform/Shell/programmersguide/shell_basics/shell_basics_extending/custom.asp[/url]
>>
>> Bill F.
>>
>> "Axel Dahmen" <NO_SPAM@NoOneKnows.invalid> wrote in message
>> news:OHjJTyJ9GHA.3344@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>> Hi,
>>
>> I've noticed that two Desktop.in files appear on the desktop when I
>> choose to have hidden files displayed. Has this issue been discussed
>> before?
>>
>> TIA,
>> Axel Dahmen
>>[/color]
>[/color]

They go away along with other system files. I may want to see the system
files in Windows Explorer but not on the desktop itself.



"John Barnes" <jbarnes@email.net> wrote in message
news:16037F08-47A3-4800-9307-938C36812024@microsoft.com...[color=blue]
> Turn off show system files and they go away.
>
>
> "Fuzzy John" <john@dontemail.com> wrote in message
> news:141775A7-2217-4172-9585-B88D946E6B5C@microsoft.com...[color=green]
>> Previous versions of Windows used the DESKTOP.INI files but the were
>> filtered and not shown in certain areas such as Desktop, Start Menu,
>> Favorites and others. They were only visible in those areas if My
>> Computer or Windows Explorer was used. I think Vista should follow down
>> the same path.
>>
>>
>> "Bill Frisbee" <wfrisbeeX@comcast.net> wrote in message
>> news:5143A79C-5E97-49CC-BD53-FAC7FCF9B400@microsoft.com...[color=darkred]
>>> Desktop.ini are an important part of Windows and folders...
>>>
>>> [url]http://ideas.live.com/programpage.aspx?versionid=b2456790-90e6-4d28-9219-5d7207d94d45[/url]
>>>
>>> [url]http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/shellcc/platform/Shell/programmersguide/shell_basics/shell_basics_extending/custom.asp[/url]
>>>
>>> Bill F.
>>>
>>> "Axel Dahmen" <NO_SPAM@NoOneKnows.invalid> wrote in message
>>> news:OHjJTyJ9GHA.3344@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>> Hi,
>>>
>>> I've noticed that two Desktop.in files appear on the desktop when I
>>> choose to have hidden files displayed. Has this issue been discussed
>>> before?
>>>
>>> TIA,
>>> Axel Dahmen
>>>[/color]
>>[/color]
>[/color]

I just moved it behing the Sidebar clock...

"Fuzzy John" <john@dontemail.com> wrote in message
news:16FB6645-CB3B-4527-BC7A-63979E6EF805@microsoft.com...[color=blue]
> They go away along with other system files. I may want to see the system
> files in Windows Explorer but not on the desktop itself.
>
>
>
> "John Barnes" <jbarnes@email.net> wrote in message
> news:16037F08-47A3-4800-9307-938C36812024@microsoft.com...[color=green]
>> Turn off show system files and they go away.
>>
>>
>> "Fuzzy John" <john@dontemail.com> wrote in message
>> news:141775A7-2217-4172-9585-B88D946E6B5C@microsoft.com...[color=darkred]
>>> Previous versions of Windows used the DESKTOP.INI files but the were
>>> filtered and not shown in certain areas such as Desktop, Start Menu,
>>> Favorites and others. They were only visible in those areas if My
>>> Computer or Windows Explorer was used. I think Vista should follow down
>>> the same path.
>>>
>>>
>>> "Bill Frisbee" <wfrisbeeX@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>> news:5143A79C-5E97-49CC-BD53-FAC7FCF9B400@microsoft.com...
>>>> Desktop.ini are an important part of Windows and folders...
>>>>
>>>> [url]http://ideas.live.com/programpage.aspx?versionid=b2456790-90e6-4d28-9219-5d7207d94d45[/url]
>>>>
>>>> [url]http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/shellcc/platform/Shell/programmersguide/shell_basics/shell_basics_extending/custom.asp[/url]
>>>>
>>>> Bill F.
>>>>
>>>> "Axel Dahmen" <NO_SPAM@NoOneKnows.invalid> wrote in message
>>>> news:OHjJTyJ9GHA.3344@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>> Hi,
>>>>
>>>> I've noticed that two Desktop.in files appear on the desktop when I
>>>> choose to have hidden files displayed. Has this issue been discussed
>>>> before?
>>>>
>>>> TIA,
>>>> Axel Dahmen
>>>>
>>>[/color]
>>[/color]
>[/color]

I turned off my Sidebar. But I guess a small piece of electrical tape would
serve the same purpose.

"EdricFilho" <ebfilho@msn.com> wrote in message
news:56B5818D-5787-4B30-88F8-AA86C1279FA2@microsoft.com...[color=blue]
>I just moved it behing the Sidebar clock...
>
> "Fuzzy John" <john@dontemail.com> wrote in message
> news:16FB6645-CB3B-4527-BC7A-63979E6EF805@microsoft.com...[color=green]
>> They go away along with other system files. I may want to see the system
>> files in Windows Explorer but not on the desktop itself.
>>
>>
>>
>> "John Barnes" <jbarnes@email.net> wrote in message
>> news:16037F08-47A3-4800-9307-938C36812024@microsoft.com...[color=darkred]
>>> Turn off show system files and they go away.
>>>
>>>
>>> "Fuzzy John" <john@dontemail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:141775A7-2217-4172-9585-B88D946E6B5C@microsoft.com...
>>>> Previous versions of Windows used the DESKTOP.INI files but the were
>>>> filtered and not shown in certain areas such as Desktop, Start Menu,
>>>> Favorites and others. They were only visible in those areas if My
>>>> Computer or Windows Explorer was used. I think Vista should follow down
>>>> the same path.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> "Bill Frisbee" <wfrisbeeX@comcast.net> wrote in message
>>>> news:5143A79C-5E97-49CC-BD53-FAC7FCF9B400@microsoft.com...
>>>>> Desktop.ini are an important part of Windows and folders...
>>>>>
>>>>> [url]http://ideas.live.com/programpage.aspx?versionid=b2456790-90e6-4d28-9219-5d7207d94d45[/url]
>>>>>
>>>>> [url]http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/shellcc/platform/Shell/programmersguide/shell_basics/shell_basics_extending/custom.asp[/url]
>>>>>
>>>>> Bill F.
>>>>>
>>>>> "Axel Dahmen" <NO_SPAM@NoOneKnows.invalid> wrote in message
>>>>> news:OHjJTyJ9GHA.3344@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>>>> Hi,
>>>>>
>>>>> I've noticed that two Desktop.in files appear on the desktop when I
>>>>> choose to have hidden files displayed. Has this issue been discussed
>>>>> before?
>>>>>
>>>>> TIA,
>>>>> Axel Dahmen
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>[/color]
>>[/color]
>[/color]

On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 17:17:02 -0400, "Fuzzy John" <john@dontemail.com>
wrote:
[color=blue]
>I turned off my Sidebar. But I guess a small piece of electrical tape would
>serve the same purpose.
>[/color]

I just sent it to the recycle bin. Didn't seem to make any difference
at all.

Sorry for replying so late.. The answers didn't get through to my newsreader... strange...

I agree with John. System files should only appear in Windows Explorer but not on the Desktop or in the Start menu.

2003 Server R2 seems to have the same problem...

John's reply brings an interesting question to my mind: What happens to hidden links in the Start Menu folder when displayed through the Start menu.... Hmmm....

Regards,
Axel



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> On Sun, 22 Oct 2006 17:17:02 -0400, "Fuzzy John" <john@dontemail.com>
> wrote:
> [color=green]
> >I turned off my Sidebar. But I guess a small piece of electrical tape would
> >serve the same purpose.
> >[/color]
>
> I just sent it to the recycle bin. Didn't seem to make any difference
> at all.[/color]