decktop.ini

[Jr]

icon for desktop.ini shows up once and awhile on my desktop, I delete it
since I don't like clutter. Why does it come back and is it needed on
desktop. Seems to work OK without it

 

[Malke]

icon for desktop.ini shows up once and awhile on my desktop, I delete it
since I don't like clutter. Why does it come back and is it needed on
desktop. Seems to work OK without it

You've got hidden files showing. Go to Folder Options>View and untick the
box next to "Show Hidden Files or Folders".

Malke

 

[jedge01]

I'm having this same issue, though I'm finding multiple copies of desktop.ini
throughout the drives, to include my usb drive and an sd digital card. I've
had as many as 50 different versions, which results in an EXTREMELY slow
computer. Any thoughts/suggestions?

Jim

 

[Nonny]

I'm having this same issue, though I'm finding multiple copies of desktop.ini
throughout the drives, to include my usb drive and an sd digital card. I've
had as many as 50 different versions, which results in an EXTREMELY slow
computer. Any thoughts/suggestions?

Tools

Folder options.

View

Click "Do not show hidden..."

 

[Rick Rogers]

Desktop.ini files do not in any way slow a system down. They are *very*
normal and hold information about settings for the folders they are located
in.

If your system is lagging, you need to look elsewhere for the cause.
Malware, overloaded startup groups, and crappy AV software like Norton's 360
program are often the root cause.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com