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Thread ID: 44998	2004-05-05 23:40:00	desktop.ini in Content IE 5	mark c (247)	Press F1

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234572	2004-05-05 23:40:00	Every time I go to clear out the temp internet files, the ones under Content IE 5 there is this icon called desktop.ini in each of the alphanumeric files. I cautiuosly deleted one then two now I do the whole lot, overriding the warning that "this is a system file. One or other of your programs may stop...." etc etc. This is a very minor issue..... (*sigh* I only have minor computer issues. Maybe I should be more reckless) Anyway, just wondering why it keeps popping up in those files, just a puzzle, that's all. TIA :D	mark c (247)
234573	2004-05-06 00:04:00	The .ini file simply dictates how you have configured that particular folder to display. Or allows you to change the folder display properties. But that does depend on what OS you are running, and you don't say (XP assumed)	godfather (25)
234574	2004-05-06 00:37:00	. > > But that does depend on what OS you are running, and > you don't say (XP assumed) Not likely to be XP if using IE 5 mark c time you upgraded to IE 6 unless you are still using W95	Jim B (153)
234575	2004-05-06 00:49:00	Wrong actually, Jim B. The x.IE5 folder designation is widely used in IE6. These folders all contain a desktop.ini file.	godfather (25)
234576	2004-05-06 00:50:00	Oh thanks for that Godfather and Jim B . Win98se . I see what they're about now . I thought perhaps they were installation files that got lost . Thanks for yr replies :D	mark c (247)
234577	2004-05-06 00:52:00	And a tip for everyone including myself....... desktop.ini in the Pressf1 search will bring up heaps of good stuff. :D	mark c (247)
234578	2004-05-06 01:37:00	> Wrong actually, Jim B. > > The x.IE5 folder designation is widely used in IE6. > > These folders all contain a desktop.ini file. I see, that really makes a lot of sense. I got one part right at least.	Jim B (153)
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