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09-06-2009
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How do I get rid of a Libraries folder on my desktop I don't know what I did or how, but there is now a Libraries folder on my desktop that I would like to get rid of. It can't be dragged to the Recycle Bin nor can it be deleted by any method I've found.
If I open Windows Explorer and navigate to C:\Users\Default\Desktop
C:\Users\Public\Desktop
C:\Users\myaccountname\Desktop
There is no Libraries folder shown. So, how do I get rid of it? I've also tried moving it to another folder and that doesn't work either.
| My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Dell Precision 370 OS Windows 7 Pro X64 CPU Intel Pentium 4 Dual LP 3.4Ghz Memory 4GB DDR PC2-5200 ECC Graphics Card NVIDIA Quadro FX 3400/4400 Sound Card SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio Monitor(s) Displays Westinghouse 22" L2210NW Screen Resolution 1680 x 1050 Hard Drives 300GB PATA
80GB SATA (boot)
1.5TB SATA Internet Speed Cable via Road Runner 2MB Upload, 20MB Download |
09-06-2009
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#2 | | Windows 7 x86/x64, Server 2008r2, Web Server 2008 |
Try this,
Right click on the desk top.
Click personalize.
Change desktop icons.
See if its listen under there.
Libraries has documents, music, pictures, and videos shortcuts under is. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number HFN-Services OS Windows 7 x86/x64, Server 2008r2, Web Server 2008 CPU Q6600 2.4Ghz stock at 3.17Ghz Motherboard Asus Maximus Formula (Rampage Formula Hack) Memory 4gb Graphics Card AMD HD 5770 Monitor(s) Displays Acer 21" and Samsung 20" PSU 1600 Watt Case Antec 900 Cooling 4 Fans Hard Drives 2 500GB Sata 3.0Gbs
1 250GB Ide
1 80GB Hot Swap Internet Speed ...Fast enough... |
09-06-2009
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No, it's not listed there.
Once again, I don't know what I just did but it now gone. I was looking around in Folder Options but I don't think I changed anything. I also was looking around in Start / Properties but I don't think I changed anything there either, yet it's now gone.
I'll keep an eye on it and if it comes back I'll try to figure out what I'm doing to cause it. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Dell Precision 370 OS Windows 7 Pro X64 CPU Intel Pentium 4 Dual LP 3.4Ghz Memory 4GB DDR PC2-5200 ECC Graphics Card NVIDIA Quadro FX 3400/4400 Sound Card SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio Monitor(s) Displays Westinghouse 22" L2210NW Screen Resolution 1680 x 1050 Hard Drives 300GB PATA
80GB SATA (boot)
1.5TB SATA Internet Speed Cable via Road Runner 2MB Upload, 20MB Download |
09-06-2009
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#4 | | Windows 7 x86/x64, Server 2008r2, Web Server 2008 |
Can you post a screen shot of the libraries folder on your desktop? | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number HFN-Services OS Windows 7 x86/x64, Server 2008r2, Web Server 2008 CPU Q6600 2.4Ghz stock at 3.17Ghz Motherboard Asus Maximus Formula (Rampage Formula Hack) Memory 4gb Graphics Card AMD HD 5770 Monitor(s) Displays Acer 21" and Samsung 20" PSU 1600 Watt Case Antec 900 Cooling 4 Fans Hard Drives 2 500GB Sata 3.0Gbs
1 250GB Ide
1 80GB Hot Swap Internet Speed ...Fast enough... |
09-07-2009
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If I can reproduce it I'll definitely post a screen shot. Right now it's gone though I have no idea why. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Dell Precision 370 OS Windows 7 Pro X64 CPU Intel Pentium 4 Dual LP 3.4Ghz Memory 4GB DDR PC2-5200 ECC Graphics Card NVIDIA Quadro FX 3400/4400 Sound Card SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio Monitor(s) Displays Westinghouse 22" L2210NW Screen Resolution 1680 x 1050 Hard Drives 300GB PATA
80GB SATA (boot)
1.5TB SATA Internet Speed Cable via Road Runner 2MB Upload, 20MB Download |
09-07-2009
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Just in case you run into this problem again, you simply Take Ownership of the offending folder/file, then have your way with it...
Mr. Grim has provided a tutorial --==> Here | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number HP Pavillion 601 OS Windows 7 Ultimate CPU Intel P4 3.4Ghz Dual Processor Motherboard Austek Memory 2GB Graphics Card Integrated 82915G Chipset 128MB Sound Card Intel HD integtrated Monitor(s) Displays HP2009m 20' HD Wide Screen Screen Resolution 1600x900 Hard Drives WD 250GB WD 500GB External Internet Speed 30mb |
09-07-2009
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Thank you for that! I didn't know there was a takeown.exe, must be new for Vista/Win 7.
I like having the add and remove .reg files.
Now to see if I can reproduce the problem.
Question: Anyone written a GUI front end for takeown? Seems like it would be nice to have. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Dell Precision 370 OS Windows 7 Pro X64 CPU Intel Pentium 4 Dual LP 3.4Ghz Memory 4GB DDR PC2-5200 ECC Graphics Card NVIDIA Quadro FX 3400/4400 Sound Card SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio Monitor(s) Displays Westinghouse 22" L2210NW Screen Resolution 1680 x 1050 Hard Drives 300GB PATA
80GB SATA (boot)
1.5TB SATA Internet Speed Cable via Road Runner 2MB Upload, 20MB Download |
09-07-2009
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Simply download the reg file, import it and it will appear whenever you right click on a program/file/folder or even an entire drive... | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number HP Pavillion 601 OS Windows 7 Ultimate CPU Intel P4 3.4Ghz Dual Processor Motherboard Austek Memory 2GB Graphics Card Integrated 82915G Chipset 128MB Sound Card Intel HD integtrated Monitor(s) Displays HP2009m 20' HD Wide Screen Screen Resolution 1600x900 Hard Drives WD 250GB WD 500GB External Internet Speed 30mb |
09-08-2009
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Yes, I know, already did that. Thus my comment about having the add and remove .reg files so I can undo it if I ever want to. | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Dell Precision 370 OS Windows 7 Pro X64 CPU Intel Pentium 4 Dual LP 3.4Ghz Memory 4GB DDR PC2-5200 ECC Graphics Card NVIDIA Quadro FX 3400/4400 Sound Card SoundMAX Integrated Digital Audio Monitor(s) Displays Westinghouse 22" L2210NW Screen Resolution 1680 x 1050 Hard Drives 300GB PATA
80GB SATA (boot)
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