Strange folder (strange, to me, anyway)

[Loanarranger]

While perusing my directory tree on my C drive recently, I discovered a
folder named, C:/backup. There were tons of stuff in a subfolder labeled "new
folder" and everything was "read only" and I was unable to delete anything.
Does anyone know what this folder is and can I reclaim some space on my C
drive by deleting it? Thanks in advance. Ron Sheets.

 

[Don Phillipson]

While perusing my directory tree on my C drive recently, I discovered a
folder named, C:/backup. There were tons of stuff in a subfolder labeled "new
folder" and everything was "read only" and I was unable to delete anything.
Does anyone know what this folder is and can I reclaim some space on my C
drive by deleting it? Thanks in advance. Ron Sheets.

Simple routine to test: REName the folder C:/xbackup
(via CMD if necessary) and reboot. If anything calls
files in C:/backup [which would be suspicious] you will
get the error message File Not Found, which may steer
remedial action. If all behavior is normal, you can
later DELTREE C:/xbackup when convenient.

WinXP has its own routines to free up wasted drivespace.
Have these been followed?

 

[Twayne]

While perusing my directory tree on my C drive recently, I
discovered a folder named, C:/backup. There were tons of stuff in a
subfolder labeled "new folder" and everything was "read only" and I
was unable to delete anything. Does anyone know what this folder is
and can I reclaim some space on my C drive by deleting it? Thanks in
advance. Ron Sheets.

Simple routine to test: REName the folder C:/xbackup
(via CMD if necessary) and reboot. If anything calls
files in C:/backup [which would be suspicious] you will
get the error message File Not Found, which may steer
remedial action. If all behavior is normal, you can
later DELTREE C:/xbackup when convenient.

It's unlikely to work since it seems to be a permissions problem.

Deltree is not part of XP's command set. Maybe the Console, but not the
command prompt.

WinXP has its own routines to free up wasted drivespace.
Have these been followed?

That question will make little sense to anyone; what are "these"?.


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HTH,

Twayne`

 

[Loanarranger]

While perusing my directory tree on my C drive recently, I discovered a
folder named, C:/backup. There were tons of stuff in a subfolder labeled "new
folder" and everything was "read only" and I was unable to delete anything.
Does anyone know what this folder is and can I reclaim some space on my C
drive by deleting it? Thanks in advance. Ron Sheets.

Don,
Thanks for the tips, altho I am still a bit foggy as to what the folder is,
but I will try your suggestions.( See question from other reader below.)
Ron Sheets

 

[Loanarranger]

While perusing my directory tree on my C drive recently, I
discovered a folder named, C:/backup. There were tons of stuff in a
subfolder labeled "new folder" and everything was "read only" and I
was unable to delete anything. Does anyone know what this folder is
and can I reclaim some space on my C drive by deleting it? Thanks in
advance. Ron Sheets.

Simple routine to test: REName the folder C:/xbackup
(via CMD if necessary) and reboot. If anything calls
files in C:/backup [which would be suspicious] you will
get the error message File Not Found, which may steer
remedial action. If all behavior is normal, you can
later DELTREE C:/xbackup when convenient.

It's unlikely to work since it seems to be a permissions problem.

Deltree is not part of XP's command set. Maybe the Console, but not the
command prompt.

WinXP has its own routines to free up wasted drivespace.
Have these been followed?

That question will make little sense to anyone; what are "these"?.


--
for the OP:
How to Post a newsgroup question effectively:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q555375



HTH,

Twayne`

Twayne,

Thanks for the response, even tho I am not sure what you mean. Do you have
any other tips for dealing with the "mystery" folder?

Ron Sheets