Re: MyPC extra directories: Documents / Shared

nastech wrote:

Is there a way to remove these copies / unwanted directories.. have
had uauthorized access before.. would like there to be 2 less things
to grab on to.. thanks.

The Shared Documents directory is a system file and cannot be removed.
It is not an "extra" directory. XP is a multi-user operating system
whether or not only one person uses it.

Instead of tinkering with system files/folders, stay safe by practicing
safe behavior. Since you didn't mention any details about the
"unauthorized access", I can't address them directly but here are some
links to help you practice "Safe Hex":

http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=27971 - So How Did I Get
Infected Anyway?
http://wiki.castlecops.com/Malware_Removal_and_Prevention:_Introduction
http://www.claymania.com/safe-hex.html
http://www.aumha.org/a/parasite.htm - The Parasite Fight
http://msmvps.com/blogs/harrywaldron/archive/2006/02/05/82584.aspx - MVP
Harry Waldron - The Family PC - How to stay safe on the Internet
http://www.spywarewarrior.com/rogue_anti-spyware.htm - Eric Howes on
Rogue Antispyware Programs
http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/default.asp - Protect Your PC
http://www.cert.org/homeusers/HomeComputerSecurity/ - Home Computer
Security

Malke
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