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Old October 22nd 09, 03:48 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.general
Teflon
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Default Remove System Folder

XP Pro SP3 Thinkpad

There is a folder listed under My Computer 'Single File Restore' that
contains two obsolete backup files created by the IBM-supplied
utility, 'Rapid Restore Ultra'. Since I now use Marcium Reflect to
backup my system, I would like to get rid of this folder and these
files.

Normally, one would use Rapid Restore Ultra to remove these files,
however, for whatever reason, I can not launch RRU. I thought an
uninstall/reinstall would solve that problem, but RRU does not show in
the Add/Remove Programs list. Tried to install Lenovo's TVR&R
upgrade, hoping it could manage the RRU backup files, thus allowing me
to remove them, but the install stopped with a screen informing me
that RRU was installed, it had to be removed.

I have searched this computer from top to bottom and can not find hide
nor hair of RRU.

So, I now have multiple problems:

1. How do I find and launch, or uninstall, RRU? If I can launch it,
it should be able to remove those two backup files. If I can't launch
it, I need to uninstall it so I can install the Lenovo R&R to give it
a try at removing those files.

2. If the Lenovo option fails, how do I get rid of that folder? The
folder is listed as a System folder, so right clicking doesn't give me
any actionable options, like Delete or Cut, and there is no Properties
button.

Tried CMD prompt, but that takes me to C:, but in the Windows Explorer
tree, this folder is not listed under C:, it is listed under My
Computer, so I couldn't find the folder. (Not a proficient DOS user)

I should note, there was a hidden Service partition on this computer
where IBM stashed Access IBM and other obsolete diagnostic stuff. I
was told the RRU-created backup files were stored in this Service
partition, that if I eliminated it, the files would be deleted. I
said 'was', because I deleted that partition and expanded the System
C: partition to use the unallocated space. However, that did not
delete those files.

Any ideas, questions, help?

Thanks for giving this some thought.
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