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Old 10-13-2008   #1 (permalink)
PaulB


 
 

RE: windows explorer shortcuts

They are typically hidden by default. You must have unchecked "hide protected
operating system files". These folders are called "Junctions" and are used
to allow legacy programs to interface to Vista's file/folder system.
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Paul


"Fred" wrote:
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> It seems like there is a duplicate to every directory in windows explorer
> that is nothing but an inactive shortcut. For example, there is "pictures"
> which is active and a shortcut called "my pictures" where access is denied.
> Is there a way to hide these shortcuts?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Fred
>

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