Fwd: [Samba] Windows XP login
John Drescher
drescherjm at gmail.com
Tue Jun 30 00:59:07 GMT 2009
>> This desktop.ini file is a hidden file that windows places in all
>> folders of your system to store the preferences of your explorer view.
>> The problem here is samba is making this hidden file in the startup
>> folder of the start menu visible instead of default hidden.
>>
>> John
>
> Thanks for info, what do I need to modify or configure in order for this
> file to remain hidden on all clients?
I have not solved that myself.
look at the documentation for hidden file mapping and veto files
> Is this also the reason why the
> desktop setting is not being applied on logins?
>
I do not think so. I believe this file is only for view settings of
explorer.exe. Detailed, Icon, web view ...
John
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