what is 'system volume invormation' folder for.

  • Thread starter Thread starter High Sierra
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Hi

That folder holds all the files for System Restore. Altering/deleting
anything in there could render System Restore unusable. If you would like
to decrease the size of that folder you can do by:

right-clicking on my Computer, selecting Properties and then the System
Restore tab. Highlight the appropriate hard disk/partition and then the
'Settings' button. The slider on the next screen can be used to
decrease/increase the amount of space allocated to System restore.
 
I should have added - the minimum setting is 200MB. 500 MB should give you
6-8 System Restore checkpoints.
 
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.


Bruce Chambers
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