How to access System Volume Information folder in the root folder

[murphy]

I disable system restore in xp and do a virus scan, it
didn't detected any virus. But was being told that the
C:\System Volume Information: (not scanned)So I open up
hidden files and folders.
Clear the Hide protected operating system files
(Recommended) check box.

And when I was suppose to Right-click the System Volume
Information folder in the root folder, and then click
Properties. System volume information was no where to be
found.....could it be due to the reason that I disable
system restore which is why "system volume information"
is missing?

 

[Tom Porterfield]

I disable system restore in xp and do a virus scan, it
didn't detected any virus. But was being told that the
C:\System Volume Information: (not scanned)So I open up
hidden files and folders.
Clear the Hide protected operating system files
(Recommended) check box.

And when I was suppose to Right-click the System Volume
Information folder in the root folder, and then click
Properties. System volume information was no where to be
found.....could it be due to the reason that I disable
system restore which is why "system volume information"
is missing?

How to Gain Access to the System Volume Information Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=309531
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Tom Porterfield
MS-MVP MCE
http://support.telop.org

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[Phil]

System volume info is system restore files.
This folder is not a hidden folder it's a protected system folder. You have
to have explorer set to show protected system files for it to show up.
If you uncheck system restore and reboot then all the restore info gets
wiped.

 

[Bruce Chambers]

Greetings --

The System Volume Information is the hidden, protected operating
system folder in which WinXP's System Restore feature stores
information used to recover from errors. It's really not a good idea
for you, or an antivirus application, to directly access the contents
of that folder, unless you expect to have no future use for the
restore points, in which case it would be simpler just to turn off the
System Restore feature.

To clear viruses or other malware from the "System Volume
Information," simply turn off the System Restore feature (Start > All
Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore, System Restore
Settings), reboot, then re-enable System Restore, and reboot one last
time. This will delete all of your Restore Points, including the
corrupted one(s), and allow you start with a clean slate.


Bruce Chambers
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