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Microsoft => Microsoft Windows => Windows XP => Topic started by: And345 on August 28, 2004, 03:42:35 PM

Title: Are you sure you want to delete 'WINDOWS'?
Post by: And345 on August 28, 2004, 03:42:35 PM

Help! I am using WindowsXP Pro! Today I was making my weekly 'clearing up' and deleted a few stuff that I didn't need! When I emptied the Recycle Bin, it still showed that it had something in it(u know... the sign with the full bin)! Well... I just tried to clear it again when the message: "Are you sure you want to delete 'WIDNOWS'?" appeared! I of course pressed NO just to be sure! Afterwards I checked the contents of the Recycle Bin but nothing... then I enabled the option to view hidden and protected files but still nothing! What to do?

Title: Re: Are you sure you want to delete 'WINDOWS'?
Post by: Raptor on August 28, 2004, 04:05:12 PM

Please Read This First - Viruses & Spyware (http://www.computerhope.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=14;action=display;num=1089181015)

I suggest you install the applications recommended.

I donot think the Trashbin is capable of removing Windows. You would have to do this by going to Add/remove software.

Perhaps a Hoax (http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/h/hoax.htm) has been pulled on you?

Title: Re: Are you sure you want to delete 'WINDOWS'?
Post by: Sean on August 31, 2004, 07:05:32 PM

Happens all the time too me.....if you restart that should clear up the problem.

Title: Re: Are you sure you want to delete 'WINDOWS'?
Post by: merlin_2 on September 01, 2004, 12:57:23 PM

sound just like the prank someone played in the office...the wallpaper background was upside-  down ;D