Weird desktop.ini file

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Whenever I open my dvdrom I see a desktop.ini file ready to be written. How to I get rid of this? Could not find a similar topic
 

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Did you 'customize' the icon?
 

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That's a shell folder. Files ready to write to disc. You can ignore it - or set Windows not to show hidden files. It will not burn to disc.
 
Standard icon.
ok thanks. Kinda annoying though.
 

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It is annoying, but it is not the default, which I guess you must have altered?.
Open Windows Explorer. - Tools -Folder options - view. and scroll down and select "Do not show hidden files and folders." It serves no useful purpose to have these revealed, as they are not "user" files.
 

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Just to add that there are two different types of hidden files - there are the files with the hidden attribute set and there are system files, which by default also have the hidden attribute set in addition to the system attribute

it is possible to show the manually hidden files using the folders dialog using the Hidden files & folders options

The system files are controlled with the Hide protected operating system files entry.

This will allow you to display the files hidden by the user whilst hiding the system files, such as Desktop.ini, which adds a layer of protection against accidental deletion
 

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That's a shell folder. Files ready to write to disc. You can ignore it - or set Windows not to show hidden files. It will not burn to disc.


Hi Antman
You need to enable HIDE OPERATING SYSTEM files. It's OK to show hidden files if you want but this icon is an Operating system file and will disappear if you click on HIDE OPERATING SYSTEM FILES in the folder options (control panel).

(What the file actually does I haven't a clue BTW).

Cheers
jimbo
 

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The desktop.ini file is just a container for the folder customisations - deleting this from a normal folder will not have any really serious ramifications.

For a shell folder however this can be more important as the customisations include the shell folders special properties
 

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That's a shell folder. Files ready to write to disc. You can ignore it - or set Windows not to show hidden files. It will not burn to disc.


Hi Antman
You need to enable HIDE OPERATING SYSTEM files. It's OK to show hidden files if you want but this icon is an Operating system file and will disappear if you click on HIDE OPERATING SYSTEM FILES in the folder options (control panel).

(What the file actually does I haven't a clue BTW).

Cheers
jimbo
I know about the Folder View options. I also know the function of the Desktop.ini file. I did not ask a question.
 
blah..blah...can anyone tell how to remove tat file instead of suggesting to hide it??....are there any tech savvy here who could solve the problem really??
 

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and ....the ones who wanna hide ur system files....never ever do it if u don't wanna miss any virus in ur system.....
 

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blah..blah...can anyone tell how to remove tat file instead of suggesting to hide it??....are there any tech savvy here who could solve the problem really??

It is a system file. It is supposed to be there. Hide your system files and it won't show. If you don't choose to hide your system files, live with it and ignore it.
 

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Yes I have seen this as well. I was simply able to delete it, as it is actualy a shortcut. All files/folders in the "ready to be burned" folder are nothing more than shortcuts that can safely be deleted. I don't think it matters whether or not system files are being shown or not, this shortcut file will be seen reguardless.

As far as it returning, ....dunno,
 

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and we know how to delete that....everyone knows how to delete tat.....why can't anyone find a way so tat it doesn't pop up anymore...???.....am of sick of this.....what if i want to burn some files to any dvd??....can anyone just do registry trick or hack to solve this???...please.....
 

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The file is a system created file, just the same as seeing a bunch of thumbs.db file in folders and zip files. They are just there and that's that, it's windows. You'll have to manually delete them from your file list before you burn that DVD.
 

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and we know how to delete that....everyone knows how to delete tat.....why can't anyone find a way so tat it doesn't pop up anymore...???.....am of sick of this.....what if i want to burn some files to any dvd??....can anyone just do registry trick or hack to solve this???...please.....

Just curious since your not the OP, why is tat file just now all the sudden bothering you so much? ...nevermind, I'll try and help ya even though I can't duplicate this problem myself.

1. Have you read the contents of the file? ...What does it say, please post.

2. What is the exact path this file is located at? Is it directly located in/on the DVD-rom drive when you have a blank or previously burned CD/DVD in the drive or is it located in the CD Burn "ready to be burned" folder?

3. Is it a shortcut? If it is...

A. right click choose properties, and click "open file location".
B. Where is the file located?
C. It's up to you, but if you believe this file is not needed, delete the file itself and then its shortcut.

It most likely is an autoplay file, but can't be sure until you post the contents of the file.

If you can't get rid of it, just remember life has tons and tons of things that could bother you if you let it, ...If it were on my pc, I wouldn't give 2 cents of shit about it and move on.

...I know, tat file has made you sick, and I've been there myself, ...not about a file that I can't get rid of that doesn't effect my PC's in any way, but other things that a quirky pc can do at times. Best to just move on and enjoy, ...If you can't enjoy, then focus some of that sentiment you have toward that file on something more important like the gulf oil spill. :( Maybe send a letter or blog on how you feel about that problem (just not in this thread).

Seriously, post replies to the questions asked and we'll continue to work on this if you still would like to pursue the annihilation of tat pain in the ass file.
 

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"Seriously, post replies to the questions asked and we'll continue to work on this if you still would like to pursue the annihilation of tat pain in the ass file."

:D
 

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