removing a folder from desktop

[Guest Roy]

Hi all. I'm using XP Home on a laptop. I don't know how I managed it but I

have managed to put a "startup" folder on my desktop. (not a short cut to

it.)

 

The original is still in Start / Programs /

 

Under properties the location name is "my name etc"

 

The one on the desktop is "all users"

 

How can I remove the folder from the desktop?

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Roy

[Guest Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Re: removing a folder from desktop

 

 

"Roy" <roysquires@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message

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> Hi all. I'm using XP Home on a laptop. I don't know how I managed it but

> I

> have managed to put a "startup" folder on my desktop. (not a short cut to

> it.)

>

> The original is still in Start / Programs /

>

> Under properties the location name is "my name etc"

>

> The one on the desktop is "all users"

>

> How can I remove the folder from the desktop?

>

> Any help would be greatly appreciated.

> Regards,

> Roy

>

>

 

You remove it the same way as you remove any file or

folder: By right-clicking it, then selecting the desired option.

[Guest Roy]

Re: removing a folder from desktop

 

Hi, thanks for the reply.

 

It will not let me do this, telling me that it is a Windows system folder &

is required etc.

 

Roy.

 

 

"Pegasus (MVP)" <I.can@fly.com.oz> wrote in message

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"Roy" <roysquires@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message

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> Hi all. I'm using XP Home on a laptop. I don't know how I managed it but

> I

> have managed to put a "startup" folder on my desktop. (not a short cut to

> it.)

>

> The original is still in Start / Programs /

>

> Under properties the location name is "my name etc"

>

> The one on the desktop is "all users"

>

> How can I remove the folder from the desktop?

>

> Any help would be greatly appreciated.

> Regards,

> Roy

>

>

 

You remove it the same way as you remove any file or

folder: By right-clicking it, then selecting the desired option.

[Guest Erwin Moller]

Re: removing a folder from desktop

 

Roy schreef:

> Hi, thanks for the reply.

>

> It will not let me do this, telling me that it is a Windows system folder &

> is required etc.

>

> Roy.

>

 

If you log in as Admin, and go to:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop

 

Can you delete it that way?

 

Regards,

Erwin Moller

>

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>

> "Roy" <roysquires@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message

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>> Hi all. I'm using XP Home on a laptop. I don't know how I managed it but

>> I

>> have managed to put a "startup" folder on my desktop. (not a short cut to

>> it.)

>>

>> The original is still in Start / Programs /

>>

>> Under properties the location name is "my name etc"

>>

>> The one on the desktop is "all users"

>>

>> How can I remove the folder from the desktop?

>>

>> Any help would be greatly appreciated.

>> Regards,

>> Roy

>>

>>

>

> You remove it the same way as you remove any file or

> folder: By right-clicking it, then selecting the desired option.

>

>

>

[Guest Roy]

Re: removing a folder from desktop

 

Hi Erwin,

No, I get the same warning telling me that it is a system folder & is

required.

 

Roy

 

"Erwin Moller"

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Roy schreef:

> Hi, thanks for the reply.

>

> It will not let me do this, telling me that it is a Windows system folder

> &

> is required etc.

>

> Roy.

>

 

If you log in as Admin, and go to:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop

 

Can you delete it that way?

 

Regards,

Erwin Moller

>

> "Pegasus (MVP)" <I.can@fly.com.oz> wrote in message

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>

> "Roy" <roysquires@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message

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>> Hi all. I'm using XP Home on a laptop. I don't know how I managed it but

>> I

>> have managed to put a "startup" folder on my desktop. (not a short cut

>> to

>> it.)

>>

>> The original is still in Start / Programs /

>>

>> Under properties the location name is "my name etc"

>>

>> The one on the desktop is "all users"

>>

>> How can I remove the folder from the desktop?

>>

>> Any help would be greatly appreciated.

>> Regards,

>> Roy

>>

>>

>

> You remove it the same way as you remove any file or

> folder: By right-clicking it, then selecting the desired option.

>

>

>

[Guest Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Re: removing a folder from desktop

 

 

"Roy" <roysquires@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message

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> Hi Erwin,

> No, I get the same warning telling me that it is a system folder & is

> required.

>

> Roy

>

 

Let's do some diagnostics. Do this:

1. Click Start / Run / cmd{OK}

2. Type these commands ***verbatim***

dir /s dir "%allusersprofile%\..\startup.*" > c:\test.txt{Enter}

notepad c:\test.txt{Enter}

3. Post the contents of the file you see on the screen.

[Guest Sue]

Re: removing a folder from desktop

 

Hi again Pegasus,

It's:

 

Volume in drive C is ACER

Volume Serial Number is 320D-180E

 

Directory of C:\Documents and Settings\Default User\Start Menu\Programs

 

10/11/2005 00:31 <DIR> Startup

0 File(s) 0 bytes

 

Directory of C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs

 

10/11/2005 00:31 <DIR> Startup

0 File(s) 0 bytes

 

Directory of C:\Documents and Settings\Sue Squires\Desktop

 

27/05/2008 10:46 <DIR> Startup

0 File(s) 0 bytes

 

Directory of C:\Documents and Settings\Sue Squires\Application

Data\Microsoft\Word

 

14/10/2006 17:36 <DIR> STARTUP

0 File(s) 0 bytes

 

Directory of C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Start Menu\Programs

 

10/11/2005 00:31 <DIR> Startup

0 File(s) 0 bytes

 

Total Files Listed:

0 File(s) 0 bytes

5 Dir(s) 14,866,612,224 bytes free

 

------------------------------------------------------------

Regards,

Roy

 

 

 

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> "Roy" <roysquires@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message

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>> Hi Erwin,

>> No, I get the same warning telling me that it is a system folder & is

>> required.

>>

>> Roy

>>

>

> Let's do some diagnostics. Do this:

> 1. Click Start / Run / cmd{OK}

> 2. Type these commands ***verbatim***

> dir /s dir "%allusersprofile%\..\startup.*" > c:\test.txt{Enter}

> notepad c:\test.txt{Enter}

> 3. Post the contents of the file you see on the screen.

>

[Guest Roy]

Re: removing a folder from desktop

 

Sorry about the second post. Thought you may be looking for a reply from my

name only. Other post was from the affected computer.

 

Roy.

 

Hi again Pegasus,

It's:

 

Volume in drive C is ACER

Volume Serial Number is 320D-180E

 

Directory of C:\Documents and Settings\Default User\Start Menu\Programs

 

10/11/2005 00:31 <DIR> Startup

0 File(s) 0 bytes

 

Directory of C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs

 

10/11/2005 00:31 <DIR> Startup

0 File(s) 0 bytes

 

Directory of C:\Documents and Settings\Sue Squires\Desktop

 

27/05/2008 10:46 <DIR> Startup

0 File(s) 0 bytes

 

Directory of C:\Documents and Settings\Sue Squires\Application

Data\Microsoft\Word

 

14/10/2006 17:36 <DIR> STARTUP

0 File(s) 0 bytes

 

Directory of C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Start Menu\Programs

 

10/11/2005 00:31 <DIR> Startup

0 File(s) 0 bytes

 

Total Files Listed:

0 File(s) 0 bytes

5 Dir(s) 14,866,612,224 bytes free

 

 

 

"Sue" <roysquires@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message

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Hi again Pegasus,

It's:

 

Volume in drive C is ACER

Volume Serial Number is 320D-180E

 

Directory of C:\Documents and Settings\Default User\Start Menu\Programs

 

10/11/2005 00:31 <DIR> Startup

0 File(s) 0 bytes

 

Directory of C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs

 

10/11/2005 00:31 <DIR> Startup

0 File(s) 0 bytes

 

Directory of C:\Documents and Settings\Sue Squires\Desktop

 

27/05/2008 10:46 <DIR> Startup

0 File(s) 0 bytes

 

Directory of C:\Documents and Settings\Sue Squires\Application

Data\Microsoft\Word

 

14/10/2006 17:36 <DIR> STARTUP

0 File(s) 0 bytes

 

Directory of C:\Documents and Settings\Administrator\Start Menu\Programs

 

10/11/2005 00:31 <DIR> Startup

0 File(s) 0 bytes

 

Total Files Listed:

0 File(s) 0 bytes

5 Dir(s) 14,866,612,224 bytes free

 

------------------------------------------------------------

Regards,

Roy

 

 

 

"Pegasus (MVP)" <I.can@fly.com.oz> wrote in message

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>

> "Roy" <roysquires@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message

> news:hZmdnbVqM47WsKDVRVnyigA@bt.com...

>> Hi Erwin,

>> No, I get the same warning telling me that it is a system folder & is

>> required.

>>

>> Roy

>>

>

> Let's do some diagnostics. Do this:

> 1. Click Start / Run / cmd{OK}

> 2. Type these commands ***verbatim***

> dir /s dir "%allusersprofile%\..\startup.*" > c:\test.txt{Enter}

> notepad c:\test.txt{Enter}

> 3. Post the contents of the file you see on the screen.

>

[Guest Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Re: removing a folder from desktop

 

 

"Roy" <roysquires@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message

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> Sorry about the second post. Thought you may be looking for a reply from

> my

> name only. Other post was from the affected computer.

>

> Roy.

>

 

Correct. I wasn't keen on getting involved in a problem on

a similar subject from someone else, posted in your thread.

 

As you reported, you do have a Startup folder on your

desktop. I would now do this:

- Reboot the machine

- Log on as Administrator

- Start a Command Prompt

- Type this command:

move "C:\Documents and Settings\Sue Squires\Desktop" C:\

- Log on as "Sue Squires"

- Examine the contents of C:\Desktop

- Delete C:\Desktop if it contains nothing important and if

Sue's environment appears intact.

[Guest Roy]

Re: removing a folder from desktop

 

Hi again Pegasus,

That removed about 6 icons from the desktop leaving only Internet Explorer &

the startup folder!

What next, or could I have done it wrong? I did a system restore & tried a

second time with the same reults.

 

Roy

 

"Pegasus (MVP)" <I.can@fly.com.oz> wrote in message

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"Roy" <roysquires@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message

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> Sorry about the second post. Thought you may be looking for a reply from

> my

> name only. Other post was from the affected computer.

>

> Roy.

>

 

Correct. I wasn't keen on getting involved in a problem on

a similar subject from someone else, posted in your thread.

 

As you reported, you do have a Startup folder on your

desktop. I would now do this:

- Reboot the machine

- Log on as Administrator

- Start a Command Prompt

- Type this command:

move "C:\Documents and Settings\Sue Squires\Desktop" C:\

- Log on as "Sue Squires"

- Examine the contents of C:\Desktop

- Delete C:\Desktop if it contains nothing important and if

Sue's environment appears intact.

[Guest Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Re: removing a folder from desktop

 

It appears that some links on your PC are badly disturbed. Which

ones they are I do not know and I am very surprised that System

Restore did not fix the problem. Are you sure you went back far

enough?

 

I can think of two easy options:

 

a) Reverse the recipe I gave you in my previous reply, then

live with the unwanted folder.

b) Create a new user account, configure it and copy all your

data files across.

 

 

"Roy" <roysquires@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message

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> Hi again Pegasus,

> That removed about 6 icons from the desktop leaving only Internet Explorer

> &

> the startup folder!

> What next, or could I have done it wrong? I did a system restore & tried

> a

> second time with the same reults.

>

> Roy

>

> "Pegasus (MVP)" <I.can@fly.com.oz> wrote in message

> news:OUd$ZnZwIHA.524@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

>

> "Roy" <roysquires@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message

> news:RLSdnbRpgqQ_IKPVnZ2dnUVZ8qGdnZ2d@bt.com...

>> Sorry about the second post. Thought you may be looking for a reply from

>> my

>> name only. Other post was from the affected computer.

>>

>> Roy.

>>

>

> Correct. I wasn't keen on getting involved in a problem on

> a similar subject from someone else, posted in your thread.

>

> As you reported, you do have a Startup folder on your

> desktop. I would now do this:

> - Reboot the machine

> - Log on as Administrator

> - Start a Command Prompt

> - Type this command:

> move "C:\Documents and Settings\Sue Squires\Desktop" C:\

> - Log on as "Sue Squires"

> - Examine the contents of C:\Desktop

> - Delete C:\Desktop if it contains nothing important and if

> Sue's environment appears intact.

>

>

>

[Guest Roy]

Re: removing a folder from desktop

 

OK Pegasus,

I think the "create a new account" is the best option.

Many thanks for your time & patience anyway.

Regards,

Roy.

 

 

"Pegasus (MVP)" <I.can@fly.com.oz> wrote in message

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It appears that some links on your PC are badly disturbed. Which

ones they are I do not know and I am very surprised that System

Restore did not fix the problem. Are you sure you went back far

enough?

 

I can think of two easy options:

 

a) Reverse the recipe I gave you in my previous reply, then

live with the unwanted folder.

b) Create a new user account, configure it and copy all your

data files across.

 

 

"Roy" <roysquires@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message

news:5e6dnWceE6rWX6LVRVnyvAA@bt.com...

> Hi again Pegasus,

> That removed about 6 icons from the desktop leaving only Internet Explorer

> &

> the startup folder!

> What next, or could I have done it wrong? I did a system restore & tried

> a

> second time with the same reults.

>

> Roy

>

> "Pegasus (MVP)" <I.can@fly.com.oz> wrote in message

> news:OUd$ZnZwIHA.524@TK2MSFTNGP05.phx.gbl...

>

> "Roy" <roysquires@REMOVEhotmail.com> wrote in message

> news:RLSdnbRpgqQ_IKPVnZ2dnUVZ8qGdnZ2d@bt.com...

>> Sorry about the second post. Thought you may be looking for a reply from

>> my

>> name only. Other post was from the affected computer.

>>

>> Roy.

>>

>

> Correct. I wasn't keen on getting involved in a problem on

> a similar subject from someone else, posted in your thread.

>

> As you reported, you do have a Startup folder on your

> desktop. I would now do this:

> - Reboot the machine

> - Log on as Administrator

> - Start a Command Prompt

> - Type this command:

> move "C:\Documents and Settings\Sue Squires\Desktop" C:\

> - Log on as "Sue Squires"

> - Examine the contents of C:\Desktop

> - Delete C:\Desktop if it contains nothing important and if

> Sue's environment appears intact.

>

>

>