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09-Jul-2008, 01:02 PM #1
Desktop.ini Icons on Desktop
I have two of these that somehow ended up on my desktop. How can I get rid of the icons from my desktop w/o deleting the actual .ini files?

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09-Jul-2008, 07:15 PM #2
You need to re-enable protected hidden files:
1. Open explorer
2. Organize, Folder and Search options
3. View
4. Tick box for 'Hide protected operating system files'

The files will disappear!
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09-Jul-2008, 10:35 PM #3
I just delete them....
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