Unwanted Icon in My Computer folder !

Just recently I have discovered a yellow folder icon appearing in my "My Computer" entitled "New Folder". However, there is nothing in the folder (read-only type).

It cannot be deleted. I have tried highlighting it then using Delete, and also right clicking but the menu only gives me a choice of three options - Open, Explore or Create Shortcut. I have tried to drag and drop to desktop and the recycle bin unsuccessfully. I just can't get rid of it.

Don't know how it got there but I would like to remove it. I have experienced no problems because of it and have normal computer functions, but it doesn't belong there. Any suggestions will be appreciated. TIA

John

4100/933mHz/128MB
Sony CRX140E CD-RW
Adaptec 4.02e1
Samsung SD-612 DVD
Windows 98SE

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December 21st, 2000 01:00

If you can't change the Attributes of the folder using the normal suggested ways, you can do it in DOS mode for sure. Go to the DOS PROMPT and go to the directory where the folder is. Using the DOS "ATTRIB" command (there are four different attributes that can be changed "R" for read only; "A" for Archive; "S" for system; and "H" for hidden. placing a "+" in front of the (R,A,S,H) sets the attribute and placing a "-" in fornt of the parameter clears the attribute.

Example: attrib -R -A -S -H c:\windows\my.txt
removes all of the attributes for the file
my.txt

Hope this helps

Redwagon

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