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Anonymous
2018-01-22T23:24:39+00:00

I have currently 2 files listed as desktop.ini on my computer. When I try to delete them, a message pops up saying this might harm Windows. Is it safe to https://learn-attachment.microsoft.com/api/attachments/b309f15a-dc5a-42a6-b6a4-d24d43dfbebf?platform=QnA

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-01-23T00:23:47+00:00

    You should not delete them.

    A Desktop.ini file is a file that determines the way a folder is displayed by Windows. These files can be found in any folder, anywhere on your computer, as long as that folder has a custom appearance set for it. Desktop.ini files control things like the icon used for that folder and its localized name.

    Deleting them will always regenerate them anyway. If you don't want to see them, turn off show hidden files and folders in File Explorer > View tab > uncheck hidden files.

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  2. Sumit 42,791 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2018-01-23T03:00:07+00:00

    You accidentally have shown hidden files.

    Open File Explorer>View> Uncheck Hidden Files.

    This should make the files go away.

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