Re: Removing "My Backup"/Restore file

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No i just want to get rid of it. I just wanted it to saved acouple of my
files i needed . Know its just taking to much of my space. thanks for your
reply

"Sharon F" wrote:

> On Sat, 13 Aug 2005 18:35:02 -0700, Toilethero wrote:
>
> > I had to do a system restore of my computer(XP Home Edidtion). And i wanted
> > to save some of my files so it saved my old system files. It took up 4GB and
> > i want to get rid of it. I've tried deleting it, used the disk cleanup and
> > did the disk defragmenter. I've tried deleting it in safe mode and nothing
> > works. You help will be greatly appriciated
>
> No mention of what error message is displayed when this fails. However, you
> recently restored the operating system so perhaps this is a permissions
> problem. Try taking ownership of the 4GB file. Once that is done, try
> deleting it again.
>
> How To Take Ownership of a File or Folder
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308421
>
> --
> Sharon F
> MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User
>
.

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