Re: System Files Randomly Appearing

From: MikeW (MikeW_at_spammenot.con)
Date: 11/11/04 

Date: Thu, 11 Nov 2004 23:03:10 +0000 (UTC)

Thanks Wesley. I followed your instructions and the "problem" is now
sorted.

"Wesley Vogel" <123WVogel955@comcast.net> wrote in message
news:%23Ikkhm5xEHA.2156@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> In addition to what Sharon posted, you need to adjust a couple of
> settings.
>
> These are normally Hidden files. [[Hidden files and folders will
> appear
> dimmed to indicate they are not typical items.]]
>
> Try this...
>
> Start | Run | Type: control folders | OK |
> View tab | Make sure this is UNChecked:
> Display the contents of system folders |
> Check: Do not show hidden files and folders |
> Apply button | OK button
>
> Now you won't see those files.
>
> --
> Hope this helps. Let us know.
> Wes
>
> In news:cmuc2h$9s2$1@hercules.btinternet.com,
> MikeW <MikeW@spammenot.con> hunted and pecked:
>> XP Home with SP2
>>
>>
>>
>> I have recently noticed system files randomly appearing in various
>> applications on my computer. The icons appear to be semi greyed out
>> but when I sent one to the recycle bin it changed to full colour.
>>
>>
>>
>> When I attempt to delete any of these files I get the warning popup
>> that if I delete this file my computer or programs on my computer may
>> not work. Below are some examples of the files.
>>
>>
>>
>> Location Name of file size
>> Attributes
>>
>> In a photo folder ##picat 75 bytes
>> Hidden
>>
>> In a photo folder Thumbs.db 94.5KB
>> Archive
>>
>> In My Pictures Thumbs.db 242KB
>> Archive
>>
>> In a photo folder _PICAT 73bytes
>> Hidden/Archive
>>
>> In My Documents Desktop.ini 76bytes
>> Hidden (greyed out)
>>
>>
>>
>> As a Newbie I would be most grateful if one of you guys could answer
>> the following;
>>
>>
>>
>> 1. Why are these files appearing?
>>
>> 2. How are they appearing?
>>
>> 3. Is it safe to delete them?
>