Ghost Icons ?


  1. Posts : 542
    Windows 7 64bit
       #1

    Ghost Icons ?


    Hello,

    Several times after creating a WORD document, and at times for other items, a "ghost" icon of the
    saved item also shows up in addition to the regular one on the Desktop.

    It appears as a very light, washed out, icon.

    If I try to open it up to investigate, I get a message that Windows can't open this file.

    Any idea why this is created, and what it actually is ?

    Thanks,
    Bob
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 28
    Windows 7 UnProfessional x64
       #2

    It's information tied to the original file that Windows references when the file is saved. You're seeing it (most likely) because you have the "Show Hidden Files and Folders" option enabled. You can change it from within Windows explorer by clicking on Organize/Folder and search options/View (tab)/Don't show hidden files, folders and drives.

    Hidden Files and Folders - Show or Hide
    Last edited by Brink; 12 Dec 2013 at 19:48. Reason: added tutorial link for more info
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 542
    Windows 7 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    From OP:


    Hi,

    Thanks for info.
    Appreciate it.

    Regards,
    Bob
      My Computer


 

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