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hi, this is my first post.

by default, where are the new created desktop icons saved in win7.
are they auto saved in c:\users\user\desktop
(i am creating an icon for a msdos .exe file)
 

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hi, this is my first post.

by default, where are the new created desktop icons saved in win7.
are they auto saved in c:\users\user\desktop
(i am creating an icon for a msdos .exe file)

The answer is yes :D
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
wipro
OS
windows 7
CPU
wipro
Motherboard
intel
Memory
8 gb
Hard Drives
580 gb
hi, this is my first post.

by default, where are the new created desktop icons saved in win7.
are they auto saved in c:\users\user\desktop
(i am creating an icon for a msdos .exe file)

That is correct. Any files you save to the desktop, or any shortcuts created on the desktop, will be saved to "c:\Users\[USERNAME]\Desktop".

In some cases, shortcuts that appear on the desktop will be located in "c:\Users\All Users\Desktop"
 

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Virtual Machine
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Windows 7 Professional 32-bit SP1
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AMD A4/A6
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Intel Corporation 440BX Desktop Reference Platform
Memory
3.00GB EDO
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VMware SVGA 3D
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
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Generic Non-PnP Monitor on VMware SVGA 3D
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1440x900
Hard Drives
1 x 60GB VMware Virtual SATA Hard Drive ATA Device
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Kaspersky Total Security
In some cases, shortcuts that appear on the desktop will be located in "c:\Users\All
Users\Desktop"

There will not be a desktop folder inside All users in windows seven.

:)
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
wipro
OS
windows 7
CPU
wipro
Motherboard
intel
Memory
8 gb
Hard Drives
580 gb
Is there a all users folder in 7? I dont see it..
 

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MacBook Pro
OS
Lion
CPU
i5
Memory
4GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel
Screen Resolution
1200x800
Hard Drives
Seagate FreeAgent GO 250GB Ext. HDD
Is there a all users folder in 7? I dont see it..

S its there. To see it you need to enable hidden and super hidden folder views
 

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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
wipro
OS
windows 7
CPU
wipro
Motherboard
intel
Memory
8 gb
Hard Drives
580 gb
Its already enabled. I goto c:\users and all I can see is the admin, my account, my domain account, default and public.
I have seen all users under XP.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
MacBook Pro
OS
Lion
CPU
i5
Memory
4GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel
Screen Resolution
1200x800
Hard Drives
Seagate FreeAgent GO 250GB Ext. HDD
Its already enabled. I goto c:\users and all I can see is the admin, my account, my domain account, default and public.
I have seen all users under XP.

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My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
wipro
OS
windows 7
CPU
wipro
Motherboard
intel
Memory
8 gb
Hard Drives
580 gb
Oops..strange!!!! I dont see any.
 

My Computer My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
MacBook Pro
OS
Lion
CPU
i5
Memory
4GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel
Screen Resolution
1200x800
Hard Drives
Seagate FreeAgent GO 250GB Ext. HDD
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