System Volume Information

[Bill in Co.]

Precisely.

Let me help. More below...

It's called, using the right tool for the right job. And - it is much more
prudent.
For example, like using one of these (and each has its niche), as
appropriate:

ERUNT,
or System Restore,
or last, but not least (and, in fact, most):
an Image (or Clone) Restore (which is a bit overkill in many instances)

 

[Unknown]

Do you think everyone has the same reading comprehension as you? 'It could
be done' can mean different things to different people. To avoid confusion
don't even mention turning off System Restore.

 

[JCO]

Those folders will go away by them selves if you turn off System Restore for
that drive. At least most if not all files/folders will go away. If not,
you will have access to delete the remaining folders. Once you turn ON
System Restore for that partition, the folders will come back.

Maybe you should change and keep your system set to Hide System Files and
Hidden files... and don't worry about those folders..... that is my
suggestion.

 

[JCO]

I agree with Bill. I have System Restore ON but only for the C-Partition.
I admit though, I've never found the System Restore to be to helpful. But
for some it is. I also use ERUNT and Acronis TrueImage for the big jobs.
If your partition is NTFS, ERUNT maybe hard to see if you boot in DOS mode
unless you have an NTFSReader on your boot disk.

So, lots to consider.

 

[Lem]

Those folders will go away by them selves if you turn off System Restore
for that drive. At least most if not all files/folders will go away.

The System Volume Information folder itself will not go away, although
if SR is turned off, it will have no files and no folders within it.

If not, you will have access to delete the remaining folders. Once you
turn ON System Restore for that partition, the folders will come back.

Maybe you should change and keep your system set to Hide System Files
and Hidden files... and don't worry about those folders..... that is my
suggestion.

Definitely!

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Lem -- MS-MVP

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