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Right, I have a slight problem, if anyone can help... I deleted a bunch of infected files with Norton the other day, but a new folder has popped up on my C drive, called _RESTORE. It has 23500 files in it, all of which are hidden (and insist on staying that way) and I can't delete it cause it keeps saying 'file in use'. I realise this is like a back up or something but it's 10 gb in size and it's taking up too much room! Anyone know how I can delete this fucker? |
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Is that the 'Recycle Bin' system foldeR? |
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No...sorry, the System Restore, backup folder? |
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I guess so... I'm unsure of this stuff |
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You're using Win ME or XP right? |
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I had one too...when i had Xp...it's some fucking Windows-restore function me thinks... it's a hidden folder right Jarworski? |
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Yep, ME. I will be changing to XP soon, this computer is fucked... |
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Yes |
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...or maybe it's was when i had ME....me thinks ME |
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Can't remember how to turn it off, but it does sound like the SYSTEM RESTORE thing... Do a google on ME SYSTEM RESTORE... I think it's fairly straightforward to turn it off or set a lower disk space limit.... |
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You can control the amount of space that System Restore uses, but you won't be able to remove the folder. (Unless you disable System Restore...but I have never done this..) The amount of space allocated to System Restore under XP is changed under, System Properties, and then the System Restore tab. |
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.... should sort you out.... |
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System Restore is a very good thing to have....I have used it several times - and it works. It saves a Windows re-installation at times! If you are running out of diskspace, then I'd seriously consider upgrading rather than disabling this utility. |
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it is useful but it can fill up easily... So best way I found when I was on ME would be to disable it once a month, reboot (which purges the _retore folder if you disable)...and then turn on again & reboot... Then it doesn't have much chance to fill your HD up...and you still get a stable machine you retore back to... |
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My settings on my computer allow 2Gb to be used out of the 10Gb free I have on that drive. I guess when it fills the 2Gb it just deletes the oldest stuff. I suppose when you have plenty of space, its something you'd not think of! |
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Thanks guys, all sorted now. I owe you a pint! |
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