Strange new folder


  1. jeh
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    Strange new folder


    Hi all
    Something has generated a folder C:\24982372e61d90cbb1511cba10 on my HDD. It's dated 26-Jun-2010 and contains 27 folders and 115 files. Most of the folders have four digit names and contain three files each, to a total of 195 MB. All the folders have the same time-stamp, as do their contents. The storage is no problem but I hate having things around I know nothing about. "Who ordered that?" applies. I don't remember a crash but it's possible. I'm guessing that it would be safe to shift the lot to the recycle bin, but would someone like to confirm that first?

    TIA John
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  3. Petey7
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    That is a temporary folder. I can't tell you what made it or why it wasn't removed already, but I can tell you that you are safe to delete the whole thing.
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  4. jeh
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    Thanks. I'll get rid of it. John
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  6. Jacee
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    20 dc f cba 10 - Download from megaupload.com - Filestube.com Does this look familiar?
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  7. MacGyvr
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    These are usually left behind by Windows Update. It's not an issue.
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