Hello rened,
Thank you for your question.
Annoyances.org has several threads on this. One mentions:
"The "desktop.ini" in XP used to customize a folder. Right click on a
folder you want to customize (except system folders) - click on it's
Properties - point to customize tab - and you will find "Change Icon"
option. You can use it to change the appearance of this folder as the
icon you choose, and window will generate a "desktop.ini" file in this
folder."
A follw-up question asks how to replace a deleted desktop.ini for a
user folder in C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents and is
answered :
"Open Notepad, copy and paste all between two lines below:
--------------------------------------------------------------
[.ShellClassInfo]
LocalizedResourceName=@shell32.dll,-21785"
--------------------------------------------------------------
Name it "Desktop.ini" without quotes
Save as type: All Files
Save in: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Documents
Right click the file and set the attributes Hidden.
http://www.annoyances.org/exec/forum/winxp/r1027698415
So you can see that this is pointing to a particular place in the
shell32.dll (dynamic link library) to use a resource there - most
likely an icon for this folder, but possibly other settings such as
color or how the folder is viewed in Windows Explorer.
Another definition appears at the expertsXchange
http://www.experts-exchange.com/Operating_Systems/WinXP/Q_20412954.html
"Desktop.ini is used to tell Windows how to display a folder. For
example, enabling Thumbnail view creates a desktop.ini file in that
folder which amongst other things, tells Windows to add an extra item
to the View menu for that folder. Desktop.ini files are also used when
you customize folders, change their icons etc."
Another site shows more information on this string and if by chance,
your desktop.ini file is opening in notepad automatically:
http://www.altaser.com/show.php?r=51
"Notepad opens each time I start my computer
Notepad may open at startup displaying some text similar to the
following;
[.ShellClassInfo]
LocalizedResourceName=@%SystemRoot%\system32\shell32.dll,-21787
This is caused by a corrupt desktop.ini file in your startup folder.
When notepad appears, click File > Save as...
The save dialogue will open showing you the location of the file.
Click Cancel and open up the folder that contains the file
(usually C:\Documents and Settings\*Your username*\Start
Menu\Programs)
Delete desktop.ini
If the file is not visible, click Tools > Folder options > View
Select Show hidden files and folders and click OK "
This article at the Microsoft Knowledge base goes into greater detail:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;330132
"SYMPTOMS
When you start the computer, Notepad starts and one or more text
documents that contain the following lines appears on the Windows
desktop:
[.ShellClassInfo]
LocalizedResourceName=@%SystemRoot%\system32\shell32.dll,-21787 "
Read the entire article if this is your problem.
An in depth FAQ (frequently asked questions) on the desktop.ini
appears here and contains probably more than you ever wanted to know
about the desktop.ini:
http://www.geocities.com/registrylord/desktop.txt
In short, these desktop.ini files are simply pointing to resources for
the folder they are part of. They are not establishing a LAN
connection for you or making a network conncection.
Search Strategy:
LocalizedResourceName
ShellClassInfo
I trust my research has answered your question. If a link above should
fail to work or anything require further explanation, please do post a
Request for Clarification and I will be pleased to assist further.
Regards,
-=clouseau=- |
Request for Answer Clarification by
rened-ga
on
28 Jan 2003 21:55 PST
if i am using a standalone computer, should i even have a folder that
says network connection?
|
Clarification of Answer by
clouseau-ga
on
28 Jan 2003 22:10 PST
Hello again rened,
Yes, of course. A DSL connection Is a network connection. Even dial-up
is a network connection. So, even though you call your system stand
alone, it is indeed networked using TCP/IP and the Internet
connections to your DSL provider.
-=clouseau=-
|
Request for Answer Clarification by
rened-ga
on
29 Jan 2003 05:55 PST
what i meant to say was- am I on a LAN network- is there some way i can tell?
do i look in the registry, or system info for some tell tale sign?
|
Clarification of Answer by
clouseau-ga
on
29 Jan 2003 09:06 PST
Hi rened,
In a "normal" situation, and I use quotes as there are exceptions but
they are rare, you have one NIC (Network Interface Card) in your
computer. In your case, it should probably be connected directly to
your DSL modem. If you have only one NIC, and it is connected as I
mention, you are not on a LAN.
If you have TWO NIC cards and one is connected to the DSL modem and
one elsewhere, you very well may be on a LAN, but I would be surprised
if you are unaware of this.
Another possibility is having one NIC and having it connected to a
hub. If your NIC does not go directly to your DSL modem, but first
goes to another device, let me know and we can go through other
methods of determining your configuration such as looking at your
Network Neighborhood and seeing what is bound to what devices. If you
do decide to look here by right clicking the desktop icon and choosing
properties, be careful not to make changes if you are unsure how and
why to make changes to these configurations.
But, in short, if you have ONE NIC that connects directly to the DSL
Modem, it is safe to conclude you are not on a LAN.
Let me know if this needs clarification.
-=clouseau=-
|
Request for Answer Clarification by
rened-ga
on
29 Jan 2003 11:08 PST
is there any way i can determine whether i go to the dsl, or to the hub?
|
Clarification of Answer by
clouseau-ga
on
29 Jan 2003 11:59 PST
Hi rened,
The easiest way is to follow the cable. I would assume that the DSL
modem is in close proximity to your computer and there should be a CAT
5 cable from your NIC to the Modem.
Are there details you are not revealing? Do you work in an office
environment where you bring your laptop and plug in a network cable to
a wall jack? Have you asked your administrator? Have you checked to
see if your c: drive is shared (right click the drive in Windows
Explorer and choose sharing)? Can you see other computers from Windows
Explorer?
Although your clarifications are beginning to go beyond the scope of
your original question, if you provide me with more details I will
endeavor to help further.
-=clouseau=-
|
