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    how to remove a directory full of directories from Explorer
    « on: March 15, 2014, 01:55:45 PM »
    I had to get my computer fixed by a Tech and as a backup (I guess) he copied "My documents" directory under my name on the C drive.  So now I have two My Documents directories that take up a lot of room on my computer and my External drive copied it also.

    I would like to know how to delete it without having to delete each directory that's in it one by one.

    Thanks for your help.

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    Re: how to remove a directory full of directories from Explorer
    « Reply #1 on: March 15, 2014, 02:35:57 PM »
    Some details please.
    You have Windows XP and a Technician repatriated it. He left a spare copy of "My Documents" on a spare drive.
    IMHO that is not a problem.
    The problem is when you do not have a backup.
    If you have limited disk space you should:
    • Remove unwanted Videos from the  drive.
    • Uninstall large programs you never use.
    • Use DVDs to backup the most important documents.
    • Get a larger hard drive.

    Removing a large directory that is part a backup is not a good idea.
    Only remove things  you do not need in the backup.

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    Re: how to remove a directory full of directories from Explorer
    « Reply #2 on: March 15, 2014, 03:11:30 PM »
    If you delete a directory, all other directories located inside of it will also be deleted.