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Can't delete unused folders in XP

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Name: wayne russell
Date: July 19, 2003 at 07:36:28 Pacific
Subject: Can't delete unused folders in XP
OS: XP Pro
CPU/Ram: AMD-K6-2/128 MB

Comment:

Dear group:
I use Windows XP Pro and I'd like to clean up some of the crap that's on the hard drive.
In particular, the Program Files folder, as it came from the manufacturer, is a mess.
However, I can't delete some (apparently empty) folders because the system says they are in use.
Examples include: \Xerox\nwwia: microsoft frontpage\version3.0\bin and most aggravatingly: Windows NT\Pinball!
Who the hell is using Pinball?
It's not me, and I find it hard to believe it's important to the system.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
wayne

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Response Number 1

Name: LL
Date: July 19, 2003 at 13:40:13 Pacific
Subject: Can't delete unused folders in XP

Reply: (edit)

Some help?
Add/Remove optional features of Windows XP
LL

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Response Number 2

Name: wayne russell
Date: July 19, 2003 at 23:31:31 Pacific
Subject: Can't delete unused folders in XP

Reply: (edit)

Dear LL:
Thanks for the GREAT tip link!
wayne

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