Recycler folder

[Heirloom]

I just noticed a "Recycler" folder and "System Volume Information" has been
added to each of my HD's. I KNOW these were not there before. A Google
search revealed these are System folders and, if I understood correctly,
keep track of what has been in the Recycle Bin. What triggered the addition
of these folders and is there a way to 'do away' with them?
Heirloom, old and don't like things I can't control

 

[Alias]

I just noticed a "Recycler" folder and "System Volume Information" has been
added to each of my HD's. I KNOW these were not there before. A Google
search revealed these are System folders and, if I understood correctly,
keep track of what has been in the Recycle Bin. What triggered the addition
of these folders and is there a way to 'do away' with them?
Heirloom, old and don't like things I can't control

Leave them alone and don't worry about it.

Alias

 

[Heirloom]

Thanks, Alias. However, your answer does little to alleviate my questions
about the purpose of these folders and why the contents cannot be removed.
I know, I am overly anal about what gets put on my machine....especially,
when I don't know how it got there or its' purpose. I guess, since everyone
else seems to have the same thing, I should not be concerned....we shall
see.
Heirloom, old and suspicious

 

[Wesley Vogel]

System Volume Information is where System Restore restore points are stored.

%systemdrive%\RECYCLER\Your SID # is YOUR Recycle Bin.

The Recycler folder is used only on NTFS formatted drives. It's a Hidden
folder.

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding System Restore in Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/newsgroups/faqsrwxp.mspx

How to turn on and turn off System Restore in Windows XP
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;310405

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Wes
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[Guest]

basically, it means you have enable sysyem restore for this drive!!!

 

[Heirloom]

Thanks to all those that responded....especially Wesley, your post just
about nailed it.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;229041
After further investigation, I found the above MS article in reference to
the Recycler folder. This issue can occur if a third-party filter driver is
using the files you try to delete. The article spells out how to resolve
the issue. The only reason I was delving into this was because my mother's
XP SP2 machine does not have these folders. Now if I can just follow the
instructions in the article.......
Heirloom, old and hardheaded

 

[Heirloom]

Ok, I'm satisfied now....the following explanation helped a lot:

Each Windows disk contains a hidden folder named Recycled (FAT/FAT32), or
Recycler (NTFS). This folder is where Windows 9x and Windows NT/2000 keeps
deleted files.

When a user deletes a file, the complete path, file name and date of
deletion is stored in a hidden file called INFO or INFO2 (Windows 98/2000)
in the Recycled/Recycler folder. The deleted file is renamed, using the
following syntax:

D<original drive letter of file><#>.<original extension>

Example:

New file name:

Dc1.txt = (C drive, second file deleted, a .txt file)

INFO file path:

C:\Windows\Desktop\Cards.txt

Each Windows drive will contain a Recycled/Recycler folder upon the first
file deletion.

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The above info thanks to
http://www.techpathways.com/webhelp/Advanced_Tips/Advanced_tips_and_tricks.htm

Heirloom, old and think my dog is
hungry

 

[Plato]

I just noticed a "Recycler" folder and "System Volume Information" has been
added to each of my HD's. I KNOW these were not there before. A Google

Normal.

 

[Wesley Vogel]

From the horse's mouth, er... keyboard.

Differences Between the Recycle Bin and the Recycler Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;171694

How the Recycle Bin Stores Files
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/136517/EN-US/

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