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Thread Author: Aretas Replies: 8
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 Thu 3 Mar 11 19:18 
 Folder size mystery. XP - Aretas
I have a folder which would seem to have nothing in it. I have viewed it after allowing "Show hidden files and folder" and "Display the contents of system folders". Recycle bin has been emptied.

However, the folder shows a file size of 1.7 MB. Any idea what it could contain? Or how I can see what it contains?

This is for my general education only. The folder used to contain documents which I have deleted, and I would expect it to have a zero size. If this request for advice does not reveal anything I will just delete it.

Thanks
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 Thu 3 Mar 11 19:28 
 Folder size mystery. XP - Bellboy
just go for it
go on do it
make my day
punk
;-)
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 Thu 3 Mar 11 19:34 
 Folder size mystery. XP - Aretas
Don't have any problem with deleting it, BB. Just interested why it is doing what it is. Having learnt today how the mass of an atom is determined I want to continue my education before getting frightened by Marchlands in 90 mins time.
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 Thu 3 Mar 11 19:33 
 Folder size mystery. XP - John H
and the name of this mystery folder is ... ?

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 Thu 3 Mar 11 19:35 
 Folder size mystery. XP - Aretas
I can't see the relevance of knowing the name. The folder used to contain several PowerPoint presentations and is called "France"
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 Thu 3 Mar 11 19:40 
 Folder size mystery. XP - John H
>> I can't see the relevance of knowing the name. The folder used to contain several
>> PowerPoint presentations and is called "France"
>>

How are we know that if you don't tell us? For all we knew, you might have been talking about a system folder.

At least that confirms that it is not one affected by "Show hidden files and folder" and "Display the contents of system folders".

I don't think I want to help anymore.

Last edited by: John H on Thu 3 Mar 11 at 19:41
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 Thu 3 Mar 11 19:51 
 Folder size mystery. XP - Hard Cheese

In addition to checking "Show hidden files and folder" uncheck "Hide protected operating system files ...".


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 Thu 3 Mar 11 19:55 
 Folder size mystery. XP - Aretas
Thanks, Cheddar. Forgot that one. Thumbs.db is the hidden file.
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 Thu 3 Mar 11 20:33 
 Folder size mystery. XP - Hard Cheese

Delete it, it is left after you deleted some images no doubt.

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