How to delete these folders???

bigbert · Jul 29, 2007, 12:34 AM

Hello, Using XP Home and have got folders with data within them I wish to delete.

I am using software called Handy Recovery to recover files and that is when I see them, they are named as $$folder_ then followed by numbers.

You can't see them on the drive unless you use Handy Recovery so I can't delete them.

Anyone know what these folders are and how to delete them?

Thanks.

mkk · Jul 29, 2007, 12:51 AM

You'll need a program that can "wipe unused space" on the drive. There are free programs like Eraser and commercial ones like R-Wipe&Clean. If it's a big drive with a lot of free space then R-Wipe should be much faster and you could install it as 15day trial. One of the simplest wiping modes would be enough to make sure that simple recovery software won't be able to resurrect the files. If the previously deleted data is more sensitive and you fear that the system may get stolen, then the 3pass US DoD mode or higher may be recommendable but will also take a lot longer.

bigbert · Jul 29, 2007, 12:58 AM

Thanks for the reply. Have downloaded R-Wipe and will give it a go. Will let you know out come. Thanks.

Jul 29, 2007, 12:34 AM	#1
bigbert DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	How to delete these folders??? Hello, Using XP Home and have got folders with data within them I wish to delete. I am using software called Handy Recovery to recover files and that is when I see them, they are named as $$folder_ then followed by numbers. You can't see them on the drive unless you use Handy Recovery so I can't delete them. Anyone know what these folders are and how to delete them? Thanks.

Jul 29, 2007, 12:51 AM	#2
mkk Cthulhu/Dagon 2012 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gefle, Sweden Posts: 4,495 Rep Power: 132 System Specs	You'll need a program that can "wipe unused space" on the drive. There are free programs like Eraser and commercial ones like R-Wipe&Clean. If it's a big drive with a lot of free space then R-Wipe should be much faster and you could install it as 15day trial. One of the simplest wiping modes would be enough to make sure that simple recovery software won't be able to resurrect the files. If the previously deleted data is more sensitive and you fear that the system may get stolen, then the 3pass US DoD mode or higher may be recommendable but will also take a lot longer.

Jul 29, 2007, 12:58 AM	Thread Starter #3
bigbert DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Thanks for the reply. Have downloaded R-Wipe and will give it a go. Will let you know out come. Thanks.