Index.dat file in my desktop and a bunch of folders

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Index.dat file in my desktop and a bunch of folders

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All of a sudden I see an index.dat file on my desktop and a bunch of folders that I don't know about? Any ideas what this could be?

I virus checked my pc, it's clean. I deleted most of the folders as it filled my desktop with it.

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Answer 1

Anonymous

Index.dat is a normal part of the operating system. If you don't want to see it, don't enable hidden files.

To disable hidden files:

File Explorer -- View ribbon -- Show/hide group -- remove the check mark from 'Hidden items'

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Answer 2

Hi PotatoSatan

Index.dat is not a normal or system file that you would expect to see on your Desktop and that solution above about hiding files is incorrect . . .

Delete all those folders and that Index.dat file and check to see if those stay deleted or if they start to return . . .

If they stay deleted after a restart, you are good to go, if not we will need to look into this further for you . . .

Maybe you need to look into this for yourself ... like on the internet.

Answer 3

Hi PotatoSatan

Index.dat is not a normal or system file that you would expect to see on your Desktop and that solution above about hiding files is incorrect . . .

Delete all those folders and that Index.dat file and check to see if those stay deleted or if they start to return . . .

If they stay deleted after a restart, you are good to go, if not we will need to look into this further for you . . .

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