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Old 07-23-2009   #1 (permalink)


Windows Vista Enterprise 32bit
 
 

Hidden public desktop folder

Anyone know how to unhide the Public Desktop on Vista Enterprise 32bit?

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Old 07-23-2009   #2 (permalink)


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Re: Hidden public desktop folder

Quote  Quote: Originally Posted by firefiten View Post
Anyone know how to unhide the Public Desktop on Vista Enterprise 32bit?
navigate to public folder, right click on that and remove the hidden attribute

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May i know what is the goal ?
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Old 07-23-2009   #3 (permalink)


Windows Vista Enterprise 32bit
 
 

Re: Hidden public desktop folder

To allow put one icon on the desktop for "all users" at the office.

Thanks, I will give it try.
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Old 07-24-2009   #4 (permalink)


Windows Vista Enterprise 32bit
 
 

Re: Hidden public desktop folder

Unfortunately it did not work. The "public desktop" folder icon is not visible. Can this be done through cmd?
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Old 07-24-2009   #5 (permalink)


Windows 7
 
 

Re: Hidden public desktop folder

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Unfortunately it did not work. The "public desktop" folder icon is not visible. Can this be done through cmd?
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I unhided that using that method.

What is your goal? Why do want that folder to be visible?
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Old 07-24-2009   #6 (permalink)


Windows Vista Enterprise 32bit
 
 

Re: Hidden public desktop folder

The goal is to put an icon on all users desktop's. Like in XP when you could place it is "all users".
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Old 07-24-2009   #7 (permalink)


Windows 7
 
 

Re: Hidden public desktop folder

Quote  Quote: Originally Posted by firefiten View Post
The goal is to put an icon on all users desktop's. Like in XP when you could place it is "all users".
No need to unhide the folder, u can copy shortcut as it is.

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