When I delete a file, Windows puts it right back -- what causes this?

[cfnordstrom]

I want to get rid of stuff that I think is intrusive on my XP
mahhine. For example, NETMEETING. I don't need it, I don't want it.
When I go to control panel> add/remove software > Netmeeting does not
show up. Can't find it in add/remove Windows components either. when
I go to the sub directory for Netmeeting and just delete the files,
they reappear as fast as I can de;ete them. what is the Windows
process that causes this? How do I get rid of Microsoft file I don't
want?

 

[Malke]

I want to get rid of stuff that I think is intrusive on my XP
mahhine. For example, NETMEETING. I don't need it, I don't want it.
When I go to control panel> add/remove software > Netmeeting does not
show up. Can't find it in add/remove Windows components either. when
I go to the sub directory for Netmeeting and just delete the files,
they reappear as fast as I can de;ete them. what is the Windows
process that causes this? How do I get rid of Microsoft file I don't
want?

You are apparently trying to delete protected files, which is why the OS
puts them back. To remove optional XP components, go to Control
Panel>Add/Remove Programs>Add/Remove Windows Components.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307894

Most of the Windows components are pretty small. If you are that cramped for
space, consider buying a larger hard drive or a second drive (internal or
external) for your data.

Malke

 

[Nepatsfan]

I want to get rid of stuff that I think is intrusive on my XP
mahhine. For example, NETMEETING. I don't need it, I don't want it.
When I go to control panel> add/remove software > Netmeeting does not
show up. Can't find it in add/remove Windows components either. when
I go to the sub directory for Netmeeting and just delete the files,
they reappear as fast as I can de;ete them. what is the Windows
process that causes this? How do I get rid of Microsoft file I don't
want?

Take a look at this article.

How to uninstall NetMeeting on a Windows XP-based computer
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/938223

As for why the files keep reappearing, do a Google search for Windows File
Protection. On a side note, going around deleting files because you think
they're "intrusive" isn't a real good idea.

Good luck

Nepatsfan