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How do I get rid of User Shell Folders in Vista?

#1 User is offline   Smithsam 

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Posted 01 April 2009 - 08:36 AM

I have got a folder in my User Profile in Vista marked "Favorites" and I can't figure out how to get rid of it. I've tried hiding it, moving its location in its 'Properties' section, even tried finding it in the registry to delete it. I think it might be an IE thing but I use Firefox exclusively. I've attached a photo of it - can anybody help me? It's really annoying me!

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Posted 02 April 2009 - 02:40 PM

Have you tried taking control of it? Right click, go to properties then users then advanced and give yourself more control. see if that helps.

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