what is a "desktop.ini" file and why is it part of every folder on my network hard drive?
I have window vista (64 bit). I have a WD hard drive connected to a linksys E4200 wireless router. I created a music folder on the network hard drive and whenever I transfer or rip music files to that drive, this "desktop.ini" also appear as part of every
folder. Is it OK to remove this file?
Desktop.ini is a hidden file Windows operating systems use to store folder settings. For example, you've created a music library so desktop.ini will contain settings to tell the UI to display files within the folder differently to a normal folder; it will
also contain settings for customised icons and names.
You can delete the file if you like; the only negative consequence will be the loss of these settings/customisation.
- Jason
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