Re: Windows folder expanding

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In news:670B228B-6A5A-492C-AEB4-5FABF0A117BF@xxxxxxxxxxxxx,
Mandy <Mandy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> stated, which I commented on below:
> I have a couple of servers where the Windows folder on my OS drive is
> expanding out of control. Has anyone seen this and can you please
> tell me what I can do to make it stop.
>
> For example I'm going from 2 gig to 6 gig in a matter of a week.
>
> Thanks

Windows folder? You mean the Windows' system folder?
What operating system?
Is this a server? Is IIS installed with FTP on it? If so, it could have been
pubbed.
Exactly what folder(s) or file(s) are being created and where? Or are they
hiddne and you can't see them?
What are the byte sizes, folder names or filenames is being created?

Is the SMS client installed on this machine?

I assume you've done a complete antivirus and spyware scan and your scanners
are up to date.

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