System Volume Information Folder-Huge files

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There are a number of Folders within the System Volume Information folder
called "Snapshots" that contain huge files.

Are these part of the restore function?

Are all of these really needed? Is there a way to tell which one's of these
can be safely deleted?
 
Hi,

Yes, they are part of the restore function, and needed. If you delete
any of them your restore points may not function.

If your computer is working well, you can delete all the restore
points but the last by going to Start > run > cleanmgr.exe > more
options tab > system restore: delete all but the last system restore
point.


More info:

System Restore overview
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?URL=/library/techart/Windowsxpsystemrestore.htm

Microsoft Windows XP System Restore
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?URL=/library/techart/Windowsxpsystemrestore.htm

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding System Restore in Windows XP
http://microsoft.com/technet/itcommunity/Newsgroups/FAQSRWXP.asp

Monitored File Extensions
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/enus/sr/sr/about_system_restore.asp

Gain Access to the System Volume Information Folder
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q309531


Good luck
 
Greetings --

The System Volume Information is the folder in which WinXP's
System Restore feature stores information used to recover from errors.
By default, WinXP sets aside a maximum of 12% of the partition's size
for storing System Volume Information, but the amount of space set
aside for this purpose can be adjusted by the user. Start > All
Programs > Accessories > System Tools > System Restore > System
Restore Settings, select the pertinent partition and click Settings.


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