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Why doesn't Windows need such a directory to store folder customizations in Explorer?

• deleted 2y ago
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• steve1977 2y ago
  Explorer uses a hidden desktop.ini file for this.
  • OptionOfT 2y ago
    Negative. desktop.ini doesn't get edited when you switch (for example) from Details to List. Also, I think only the desktop allows moving icons around freely.
    • steve1977 2y ago
      I guess a more correct answer would have been that deskop.ini is used for some folder customizations.
    • reddalo 2y ago
      > only the desktop allows moving icons around freely I'm pretty sure Windows used to allow you to move icons around, I clearly remember making a mess on some Windows 98 folders. Maybe they removed that feature recently?
      • IIsi50MHz 2y ago
        Windows stores/stored in the registry a limited number of file folders' icon layouts. Once you go over the limit, the oldest config is erased. I think the original limit was 200, but could be overridden using a registry key.