RE: ADware junk

From: MAP (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 06/07/04 

Date: Mon, 7 Jun 2004 05:56:06 -0700

     
     ----- DEZZED wrote: -----
     
     I think my hard drive was invaded, because I have two
     strange folders and I want to know if they are legitimit.
     
     When I view system files, I see a folder named RECYCLER,
     is that a standard XP system folder?
     
     When I view system files, I see C:\Ssytem Volume
     Information\ _RESTORER Is _RESTORER a legitimit XP
     system Folder?
     
     Thank you

Recycler is your recycle bin folder and system volume is for your system restore checkpoints both of these are legit.
     

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  • Re: need to remove unewanted folders on backup F drive
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