USB Hard Drive

Question

Hi, I recently purchased an USB Hard Drive. I noticed that Windows XP put two folders onto the new HD...RECYCLER and System Volume Information. I am wondering what the purpose of these two folders are and is there any way to prevent Windows from putting these two folders onto the USB HD?   Thanks

bacillus · Answer

there's nothing you can do about those 2 folders as it's a windows system thing.

jankerson · Answer

They have to be there, they are system files so XP can use the drive, they are very small so there is nothing to worry about.

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