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Links folder in Favourites
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libra10
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How do I get rid of it?
Have recently reinstalled PC and I can usually hide the flipping thing, by right-clicking and selecting Hide, Apply. This time though it refuses to be kept hidden, keeps popping back again!
I don't want to go into the registry, does anyone else know how I can lose Links for good?
Thank you
Have recently reinstalled PC and I can usually hide the flipping thing, by right-clicking and selecting Hide, Apply. This time though it refuses to be kept hidden, keeps popping back again!
I don't want to go into the registry, does anyone else know how I can lose Links for good?
Thank you
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Right click, Delete.:doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:0
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Thanks, done that 50 times but it keeps coming back.0
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Any other ideas please? Do I have to do something in the registry?0
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Thanks for your reply. Am sure I tried that before but done as advised, will let you know if it reappears.
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To stops the Links folder being recreated, open IE, click on Favourites, on the drop down menu, right-click on the Links folder, choose Properties, check the Hidden box, Apply, OK, delete the Links folder from the favourites menu.:doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:0
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richyrichuk - it's back!
espresso - your suggestion has worked before when I've reinstalled PC but this time the folder insists on re-appearing.
Thanks very much for suggestions, anyone any more ideas please? It's driving me mad. :mad:0 -
Are you saying that you cannot hide it? Try this:
- Start Windows Explorer.
- Move to your user profile area (e.g., C:\documents and settings\john).
- Open the Favorites folder.
- Right-click the Links folder, then select Properties from the context menu.
- Select the Hidden check box, then click OK.
- Start IE and delete the Links folder from the Favorites menu.
:doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:0 -
Thanks again espresso. Not exactly sure what you mean about user profile area. Be grateful if you could advise. The evil Links folder is sitting laughing at me. I have to beat this ...0
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Depends on your machine but something like:
C:\Documents and Settings\Your Name\Favorites
e.g. the locations of your Favorites folder.:doh: Blue text on this forum usually signifies hyperlinks, so click on them!..:wall:0
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