Desktop.ini Notepad File Opens Automatically in Windows 10 Startup FIX [Tutorial]

Desktop.ini Notepad File Opens Automatically in Windows 10 Startup FIX [Tutorial]

When you start your computer, the desktop.ini file may automatically open showing the following contents:

[.ShellClassInfo]
LocalizedResourceName=@%SystemRoot%\system32\shell32.dll,-21787

Issues addressed in this tutorial:

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This happens if the hidden attribute for the desktop.ini file in the Startup folder is somehow removed. Follow these steps to resolve the problem.

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10 operating system (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba,Lenovo, and Samsung).