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1330 empty directrories ???
Of 1330 "empty directories" 530 do not remove.
Many "amd64..." "x86..." and "wow64..." What's this all about, or in my native Navy language: WTF? Thanks for any comments. |
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1330 empty directrories ???
On 3/31/2018 11:30 AM, masonc wrote:
Of 1330 "empty directories" 530 do not remove. Many "amd64..." "x86..." and "wow64..." What's this all about, or in my native Navy language: WTF? Thanks for any comments. What tool tells you that you have empty directories? Surely you're not counting them manually. Are you sure they're empty? Have you enabled show system files and show hidden files? There are many links that are merely pointers to other files/directories. Wow can be rather sparse. Even when it looks like all those copies are really there, they may be just pointers. Normally, you get to see what's in the linked directory. Some directories are merely placeholders for stuff that apps might need. If you remove them, a well-written app will just put 'em back. A carelessly-written app will malfunction. One attractive option is not to worry about it. |
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1330 empty directrories ???
On 3/31/2018 11:30 AM, masonc wrote:
Of 1330 "empty directories" 530 do not remove. Many "amd64..." "x86..." and "wow64..." What's this all about, or in my native Navy language: WTF? Thanks for any comments. When I find something that I do not think I need, I rename it by adding x- to the beginning of its name and -x to the end. I then set a reminder in my calendar to check it 3 months later. If renaming it has not created a problem, I then delete it. -- David E. Ross http://www.rossde.com/ First you say you do, and then you don't. And then you say you will, but then won't. You're undecided now, so what're you goin' to do? From a 1950s song That should be Donald Trump's theme song. He obviously does not understand "commitment", whether it is about policy or marriage. |
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1330 empty directrories ???
"masonc" wrote in message
... Of 1330 "empty directories" 530 do not remove. Many "amd64..." "x86..." and "wow64..." What's this all about, or in my native Navy language: WTF? Thanks for any comments. Do a search on each of those terms and get further details. The fact that you stated the exact number of empty directories and that you cannot remove 530 of them makes me think you like playing Russian roulette. You evidently use a software that finds empty folders (like maybe Glary Utilities) - and now you're asking "What's this all about...?". Did the software come with any help files, perhaps an online tutorial and were there any pop-up messages telling you that "This is a protected folder and can't be removed". The directories you couldn't remove are most likely operating system protected folders or application protected folders and should - for the most part, be left untouched. There are always exceptions but that is a long story... AMD64 is about having an Intel processor (CPU) running AMD64 extensions (64 bit mode). More online info available. x86 folders are where the 32 bit programs are stored on an x64 operating system. WoW64 is for 32 bit program folders on a 64 bit operating system. There's more of course but is there a purpose to your question or is this just a curious inquiry? Here's an explanation I just pulled from Google: The 'Program Files (x86)' and 'SysWOW64' folders explained Folder name Bitness Description System32 64 System folder (system directory) for 64-bit files SysWOW64 32 System folder (system directory) for 32-bit files Program Files 64 Folder for 64-bit program files Program Files (x86) 32 Folder for 32-bit program files -- Bob S. |
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1330 empty directrories ???
On Sat, 31 Mar 2018 16:32:16 -0700, mike wrote:
On 3/31/2018 11:30 AM, masonc wrote: Of 1330 "empty directories" 530 do not remove. Many "amd64..." "x86..." and "wow64..." What's this all about, or in my native Navy language: WTF? Thanks for any comments. What tool tells you that you have empty directories? Surely you're not counting them manually. Start -- All Programs -- Remove Empty Directories I seem to have this program: https://sourceforge.net/projects/rem-empty-dir/ http://www.jonasjohn.de/red.htm Are you sure they're empty? Only checked one that didn't removc, an "AMD....' IT showed empty in Windows Explorer. Have you enabled show system files and show hidden files? There are many links that are merely pointers to other files/directories. Wow can be rather sparse. Even when it looks like all those copies are really there, they may be just pointers. Normally, you get to see what's in the linked directory. Some directories are merely placeholders for stuff that apps might need. If you remove them, a well-written app will just put 'em back. A carelessly-written app will malfunction. One attractive option is not to worry about it. Good suggestion. Thanks. Bye |
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1330 empty directrories ???
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If the empty directories are in a temp directory they may be removed. -- Zaidy036 |
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