Windows XP copies files I'm trying to delete

[jensobri]

When I have selected files to delete (send to the recycling bin) Windows XP automatically copies the files and keeps a copy of that file.  So I have hundreds of copies of files that are taking up memory.  Does anyone know how to disable this feature so that when I delete something, it does not get a copy made and kept?  Thanks for any help!

[Broni]

What types of files you're deleting?
How do you know, Windows makes any copies of them? Where?

[jensobri]

It is in the My Pictures folder with JPG files.  Say  I delete a JPG file called "Santa pic", the original JPG file goes into the recycle bin, but then I find a file called "copy of Santa pic" in the My Pictures folder.  If I try to delete that copy, it will go away and I will find "copy 2 of Santa pic" in the My Pictures folder.  It's quite maddening.  Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[Broni]

Ha, that's the very first time, I've ever heard about such problem.

Download HijackThis:
http://www.trendsecure.com/portal/en-US/tools/security_tools/hijackthis/download
by clicking on Download HijackThis Installer
Install, and run it.
Post HijackTHis log.
Do NOT attempt to fix anything!

NOTE. If you're using Vista, right click on HijackThis, and click Run as Administrator

[2x3i5x]

that's a funny problem!  Just curious though, does this happen in safe mode?

[jensobri]

No, it doesn't happen in safe mode, happens all the time.  I'm wanting to transfer alot of pics to CD, but don't want to upload to my computer, because I can never get rid of them.

[Broni]

What about that HJT log?

[BC_Programmer]

No, it doesn't happen in safe mode, happens all the time.

Is that not self-contradictory?

[jensobri]

Obviously I don't know what safe mode is-could you explain that to me?

[jensobri]

What about that HJT log?

I have no idea what that is-I am obviously at a much more beginner level than I thought when it comes to computers.  I need lots more explanations, please.

[Broni]

I have no idea what that is

My reply #3.

[jensobri]

I still don't know what that means.  What is Highjack This and what does it do to my computer?

[Broni]

It let me see, whats' running on your computer, and maybe what's wrong with it.

[2x3i5x]

http://download.cnet.com/Trend-Micro-HijackThis/3000-8022_4-10227353.html

get it here and read that little publisher's description so you know what it is....  but basically it lists what's on your computer and with the assistance of malware specialists, they can help you fix your pc.

[posse14]

Only hit the copy button ONCE, if you hold down the key, it will keep making copies..I know I had to delete hundreds of photos until I found the problem.