How to delete system backup files

[Guest]

How can I delete the system backup files left by the Windows XP?

Each time the system creates a new backup file, and stores the backup file
in my hard drive. It takes up too much disk space, and now my hard drive is
running out of disk space. Eventhough I chose to delete the old backup
files, but seems like they are still remain somewhere in my hard drive, and I
do not know how to locate the file to delete them. I would like to free up
the space taken by these unnecessary backup files. Please help !

 

[Pegasus \(MVP\)]

How can I delete the system backup files left by the Windows XP?

Each time the system creates a new backup file, and stores the backup file
in my hard drive. It takes up too much disk space, and now my hard drive is
running out of disk space. Eventhough I chose to delete the old backup
files, but seems like they are still remain somewhere in my hard drive, and I
do not know how to locate the file to delete them. I would like to free up
the space taken by these unnecessary backup files. Please help !

Please state exactly what backup files you're referring to,
i.e. by folder and name.

 

[Uncle Joe]

You can't delete individual System Restore files, say form
certain days. They're are all protected system files.

If your hard drive is critically low on space (consider a new
HD) you can adjust the amount of space reserved for System
Restore points. This is probably the safest/best route for you.

Start > Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore
and then click on "System Restore Settings". On the subsequent
System Restore Panel, click the System Restore Tab if it's not
already displayed, and then click on the panel's "Settings" button.

Adjust the "Disk space usage" slider to the left to reduce the
amount of hard drive space you had been allocating to System
Restore Files.

By reducing the disk space allocation, System Restore won't be
able to store as many system restore points. This generally won't
be a serious problem since you'll likely want to restore your XP
system from within a short history period. A system restore from
two weeks ago, or a month ago, may not accurately reflect your
most recent changes.

Good luck.