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How to access System Volume Information folder in the root folder
I disable system restore in xp and do a virus scan, it
didn't detected any virus. But was being told that the C:\System Volume Information: (not scanned)So I open up hidden files and folders. Clear the Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) check box. And when I was suppose to Right-click the System Volume Information folder in the root folder, and then click Properties. System volume information was no where to be found.....could it be due to the reason that I disable system restore which is why "system volume information" is missing? |
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How to access System Volume Information folder in the root folder
murphy wrote:
I disable system restore in xp and do a virus scan, it didn't detected any virus. But was being told that the C:\System Volume Information: (not scanned)So I open up hidden files and folders. Clear the Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) check box. And when I was suppose to Right-click the System Volume Information folder in the root folder, and then click Properties. System volume information was no where to be found.....could it be due to the reason that I disable system restore which is why "system volume information" is missing? How to Gain Access to the System Volume Information Folder http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=309531 -- Tom Porterfield MS-MVP MCE http://support.telop.org Please post all follow-ups to the newsgroup only. |
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How to access System Volume Information folder in the root folder
System volume info is system restore files.
This folder is not a hidden folder it's a protected system folder. You have to have explorer set to show protected system files for it to show up. If you uncheck system restore and reboot then all the restore info gets wiped. "murphy" wrote in message I disable system restore in xp and do a virus scan, it didn't detected any virus. But was being told that the C:\System Volume Information: (not scanned)So I open up hidden files and folders. Clear the Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) check box. And when I was suppose to Right-click the System Volume Information folder in the root folder, and then click Properties. System volume information was no where to be found.....could it be due to the reason that I disable system restore which is why "system volume information" is missing? |
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How to access System Volume Information folder in the root folder
Greetings --
The System Volume Information is the hidden, protected operating system folder in which WinXP's System Restore feature stores information used to recover from errors. It's really not a good idea for you, or an antivirus application, to directly access the contents of that folder, unless you expect to have no future use for the restore points, in which case it would be simpler just to turn off the System Restore feature. To clear viruses or other malware from the "System Volume Information," simply turn off the System Restore feature (Start All Programs Accessories System Tools System Restore, System Restore Settings), reboot, then re-enable System Restore, and reboot one last time. This will delete all of your Restore Points, including the corrupted one(s), and allow you start with a clean slate. Bruce Chambers -- Help us help you: http://dts-l.org/goodpost.htm http://www.catb.org/~esr/faqs/smart-questions.html You can have peace. Or you can have freedom. Don't ever count on having both at once. - RAH "murphy" wrote in message ... I disable system restore in xp and do a virus scan, it didn't detected any virus. But was being told that the C:\System Volume Information: (not scanned)So I open up hidden files and folders. Clear the Hide protected operating system files (Recommended) check box. And when I was suppose to Right-click the System Volume Information folder in the root folder, and then click Properties. System volume information was no where to be found.....could it be due to the reason that I disable system restore which is why "system volume information" is missing? |
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