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Windows Forum / Windows XP / General Topics 1 / May 2008When I delete a file, Windows puts it right back -- what causes this?
I want to get rid of stuff that I think is intrusive on my XP mahhine. For example, NETMEETING. I don't need it, I don't want it. When I go to control panel> add/remove software > Netmeeting does not show up. Can't find it in add/remove Windows components either. when I go to the sub directory for Netmeeting and just delete the files, they reappear as fast as I can de;ete them. what is the Windows process that causes this? How do I get rid of Microsoft file I don't want? > I want to get rid of stuff that I think is intrusive on my XP > mahhine. For example, NETMEETING. I don't need it, I don't want it. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > process that causes this? How do I get rid of Microsoft file I don't > want? You are apparently trying to delete protected files, which is why the OS puts them back. To remove optional XP components, go to Control Panel>Add/Remove Programs>Add/Remove Windows Components. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307894 Most of the Windows components are pretty small. If you are that cramped for space, consider buying a larger hard drive or a second drive (internal or external) for your data. Malke  SignatureMS-MVP Elephant Boy Computers www.elephantboycomputers.com Don't Panic! >I want to get rid of stuff that I think is intrusive on my XP > mahhine. For example, NETMEETING. I don't need it, I don't want it. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > process that causes this? How do I get rid of Microsoft file I don't > want? Take a look at this article. How to uninstall NetMeeting on a Windows XP-based computer http://support.microsoft.com/kb/938223 As for why the files keep reappearing, do a Google search for Windows File Protection. On a side note, going around deleting files because you think they're "intrusive" isn't a real good idea. Good luck Nepatsfan |
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