---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <[email protected]> Date: Tue, Jun 30, 2009 at 10:56 AM Subject: Re: Fwd: [Samba] Windows XP login To: John Drescher <[email protected]>
>>> 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. Nor have I. It is a problem with windows clients on W2Kx domains as well. It also seems it might be tied to the clients view files and folder settings, however I have not tested that variable. But it's such a trivial issue I haven't really done much to solve outside of hiding files etc. Cheers, > > 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 > > > > -- > John M. Drescher > -- > To unsubscribe from this list go to the following URL and read the > instructions: https://lists.samba.org/mailman/options/samba > > -- John M. Drescher -- To unsubscribe from this list go to the following URL and read the instructions: https://lists.samba.org/mailman/options/samba
