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April 25th, 2008 02:00
ntuser.dat file
I have windows Xp installed on both my desktop and laptop.
They are both set up the same, files and programs.
When I go to the Documents and setting folder (on desktop) on the C: drive there is listed:
All Users
All Users.Windows
Derek Ellis.14ED0AA14 <-----
Derek and Tiena
Now my laptop C: drive has the following
All Users
All Users.Windows
Derek and Tiena
What is the the arrow is pointing to on my desktop that is not listed on the laptop? I cannot seem to get rid of it, as it seems to be a system file. If my desktop has it, why doesn't my laptop?
I do know that these are user files where all the files are stored. I moved the files to the Derek and Tiena folder and set the system to access that. There is only one file left in this folder.
All that is left if the folder is a file called ntuser.dat. All I want to do is either move or delete (prefer to move) and delete this extra file. Its driving me nuts, as I try to keep my desktop and laptop systems running the same.
RoHe
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April 25th, 2008 17:00
Could be almost anything so why are you so stressed about it? :smileysurprised:
My advice- ignore it! And if it ain't broke, don't break it! ;)
Ron
dbtmellis
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April 25th, 2008 18:00
Well true if it works i guess i should leave it alone. I (and my wife, which is Tiena, BTW, ) is always confused about where the files go, so i moved the location to the Derek and Tiena folder.
So, i gues i will leave it, as long as i can find what i need.
djcypher
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April 30th, 2008 00:00
You can't delete .dat files directly from Windows. You can remove them in the registry and there are 3rd party software apps that can do it. However, if it's not causing you a problem I would not delete it. Some .dat files contain settings that you have chosen. Most of these have to do with Internet Exporer. Unless you know for sure what info is contained in the .dat you are refering to, just leave it alone or you will cause yourself some headaches.