Re: delete harddrive backup file from harddrive

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Thanks, Twayne. Got it done, though it did complain as it couldn't put the
sizeable file in the recycle bin, etc. You're right about it being another
lesson in computer use - and the frustrations that express themselves in
equal parts of LOL and cursing. Phew! I think I'm going to pay more attention
to setting restore points more often.

"Twayne" wrote:

amjjam wrote:
Hi,

I wasn't paying close attention and accidentally copied my computer's
harddrive to my computer's harddrive instead of the external drive I
intended. Is there a way to delete the copy? Thanks for any help.

lol, take it as a lesson in computer use. You're not the first & won't
be the last.

Time to revert to your backups & do a restore to just before you did
that. If, with any luck, it all went into a new folder and subfolders,
then just delete them. But it's be wise to back up your data first,
just in case. If you gave it a folder name and just the wrong drive
letter, that's where it is. Just delete it. It's going to be a slow
process.
BTW, if the backup included system folders, XP delete may complain
about them and refuse to delete them. Since you gave no further useful
information, all I can say is come back and explain what you have more
clearly.

HTH,

Twayne`




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