Re: Norton recycle bin and windows XP search

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From: Bob [MVP] (bob_at_nospam.org)
Date: 02/17/05 

Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2005 12:05:37 -0500

Only problem with your solution is that she has
already uninstalled Norton. ;-)

The solution is to TEMPORARILY enable the
viewing of hidden system files in explorer.
The \Recycler\nprotect folders will then
be visible, and can be deleted. 

-- 
-Bob
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"Hunter B" <HunterB@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:EF6F1BEF-136B-48F0-BE43-0DF12EF6C660@microsoft.com...
> Open up Norton from the Systray.  Select Options at the top of the screen.  
> Select Advanced tools on the left and select Modify under Recycle Bin 
> Properties.  Select Norton Protection.  This will allow you to uncheck Enable 
> Protection, or empty the protected files if you want.  Hope this helps.
> 
> "nancy" wrote:
> 
>> When I defragment my C drive, there are several files that can't be 
>> defragmented, these are in \Recycler\nprotect ..I can't find this folder to 
>> delete the files, AND my Windows Search is not working... When I try to use 
>> Search i only get a black window...
>> I had Norton Anti Virus 2003 Professional installed, but recently 
>> uninstalled it, and I am using Windows XP Service Pack 2.. 
>> Please help!
>>

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