recovery folder unknown


  1. forseven2001
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    windows 7 ultimate 32bit
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    recovery folder unknown


    I hvave run in windows 7.and I see there is a folder named "recovery" mark as empty with symbol keychain on it. But in property it has size 141 mega. I can not open and see the contents of it. What does its mean ?. May someone help me ??
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  3. Britton30
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    Windows 7 Ultimate X64 SP1
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    Welcome forseven2001, It is probably part of your OEM recovery partition to help you get your system back if needed, The files in it may be hidden, try this: Hidden Files and Folders - Show or Hide
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  4. forseven2001
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    Thankyou Briton30,God bless you
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  6. Britton30
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    You're welcome, did unhiding allow you to open and see the contents?
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