[soldier]

Ok this is a simple one: what is the differnce between +S (system) and +H (hidden) files and why is it that even if I have "view hidden files and folders" enabled I still cant see some files? (For example: the desktop.ini file in the MyDocuments folder or the Recycled folder on the desktop)

[Dark Star]

The best article I've read to answer your questions ... glad you asked because after some reading I have a better idea not that I can better explain it than this ...

http://www.cpcug.org/user/clemenzi/t...esktop_ini.htm

[soldier]

Dark Star,

that kinda explains my question. But what I really wanted to know was how to make a desktop.ini file that I create, completely invisible (even when view hiden files is enabled). Also I want to make the desktop.ini file that is in the MyDocuments folder visible in Windows Explorer.

Also how can you see and edit the contents of a file from DOS?

[MacFromOK]

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You can see and edit files from DOS with EDIT
by typing something like this:

edit myfile.txt

and press ENTER (where myfile.txt is the actual
filename). If the file isn't in your path, you can use
the full path, such as:

edit c:\myfolder\myfile.txt

and press ENTER.

OR... you can change to the directory where the
file is by typing:

cd\myfolder

and press ENTER and then use the top example.
If "myfolder" is on a different drive (such as E),
type the drive letter with a colon first:

e:

and press ENTER. Then do the "cd\myfolder" etc.

NOTE: If there's any spaces in the filename or path,
enclose it in quotes like this:

edit "c:\program files\my personal file.txt"


Sorry - I don't know how to make an invisible
INI file, but it's prolly done in the registry...

Cheers, Mac