What Are Desktop.ini Files, Is It Safe To Delete or Hide Them?

What Are Desktop.ini Files, Is It Safe To Delete or Hide Them?

Desktop.ini file is a hidden configuration file found in every folder on Microsoft Windows. Each Desktop.ini file contains the configuration settings for that folder. The Desktop.ini file is not visible by default as it's a protected operating system file. If it's suddenly appearing on your PC, or another user have changed your folder settings to display hidden folders.

Desktop.ini files are created when specific changes are made to a folder, such as giving it a custom icon or specific sharing settings. Is desktop.ini a virus? No, the desktop.ini file is not a virus. But some viruses may exploit the capabilities of the desktop.ini files. Be cautious when you set Windows not to reveal hidden files and protected operating system files, but the desktop.ini file still shows up.

1. Open File Explorer.
2. Select the View tab.
3. Select Options.
4. Select the View tab.
5. Scroll down and check Show hidden files, folders, and drives.
6. Scroll down further and uncheck Hide protected operating system files (Recommended). Select Yes to accept the warning message.

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Deleting the Desktop.ini file simply reverts a folder to its default settings. So yes, you can delete the Desktop.ini file. However, if you want to keep the changes you’ve made to a folder’s settings, you can simply hide the Desktop.ini file by reversing the steps we showed you in the previous section.

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