The functions of the file "desktop.ini"
In each folder, Windows creates a desktop.the. ini file. The information in the System-file rules, such as the Explorer window of an open folder looks like. The ini-file to decide whether you can see, for example, preview images for the files or the folder is allocated to a background image.
Icon on the desktop.ini file
The desktop.ini in the folder to hide
Behind desktop.ini hide useful information. You should not delete the file, therefore, simply because otherwise the formatting of the folder will be lost. With a few clicks, you can hide the System file but.
- To do this, enter in the Windows search, the term "folder options" and start the eponymous System program. Alternatively, you can find the Tool in the control panel.
- Switch to the tab [view] and check the [hide Protected operating system files (recommended)].
- Confirm the entry by clicking [Ok]. The desktop file.ini should now be gone.
desktop.ini hide
