Solved desktop.ini - where did it come from and who generated it?

[dw85745]

The contents of the "ini" is:

[.ShellClassInfo]
LocalizedResourceName=@%SystemRoot%\system32\shell32.dll,-21769
IconResource=%SystemRoot%\system32\imageres.dll,-183

 

[pbcopter]

Desktop.ini files are generated by the system, which is why they are usually hidden as protected system files.

They contain characteristics data related to the folder they are in, such as the icon associated with the folder.

 

[Brink]

Hello dw,

In addition, you can use step 5 in OPTION ONE of the tutorial below to hide them again.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/394-hidden-files-folders-show-hide.html

 

[dw85745]

Thanks guys. Always have worked with "Hidden Files and Folders" Enabled.
Win7 First time every seen one on the desktop. - Nice to know.

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pbcopter

Desktop.ini files are generated by the system, which is why they are usually hidden as protected system files.
They contain characteristics data related to the folder they are in, such as the icon associated with the folder.

I guess the question I have is why is it on the desktop instead of within some directory if it is associated with a folder and/or file?

 

[Brink]

It's fine to have Show hidden files, folders, and drives turned on if you want to see them. It's just that when you also uncheck the Hide protected operating system files option, the desktop.ini files show.

Desktop.ini files are in other folders as well then just like the Desktop folder.

If you like, here's some more info about them.

https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/cc144102(v=vs.85).aspx

 

[mike009]

Hi, desktop is a folder - "C:\Users\username\Desktop"

 

[dw85745]

Thanks guys. Appreciate all the help and link Brink.
Never to old to learn.

David

 

[Brink]

You're most welcome. I'm glad we could help.