"Application Data" ?


  1. Posts : 542
    Windows 7 64bit
       #1

    "Application Data" ?


    Hello,

    I am using a program that generates, and refers to, and modifies, a single database.

    It is located in: C:\users\Bob\AppData\Local\sdrsfm\freqmgr.db

    The Database is freqmgr.db.

    If I go to this path, it shows up right where it is supposed to be.
    No problem.

    But if I use AgentRansak for a search, and search for freqmgr.db, I get quite a surprise.
    Zillions of lines show up, all with a path similar to:

    C:\Users\Bob\Local Settings\Application Data\Application Data\Application Data\Application Data\Application Data\Application Data\Application Data\Application Data\Application Data\Application Data\Application Data\Application Data\SDRSFM\FreqMgr.db

    Untold numbers of "Application Data" lines, each one getting more of them (the Application Data).

    What are all of these Application Data's, please ?
    Why are they being generated, probably ?
    etc. ?

    Thanks,
    Bob
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  2. Posts : 3,487
    Win 7 Pro x64/Win 10 Pro x64 dual boot
       #2

    I suspect that it's probably a problem with AgentRansak. I don't think it's anything to worry about. If you can find the file normally with explorer and it's in the right place, it should be OK. I don't think Windows is generating a bunch of Application Data folders.
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  3. Posts : 10,485
    W7 Pro SP1 64bit
       #3

    What you are seeing is the result of a recursive search.

    Why you are seeing it - I can't say. I could not reproduce your results.

    Manually make a text file named test.txt.
    Put it in the same folder as freqmgr.db
    Use AgentRansak to search for test.txt.
    Do you still see the recursion?
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  4. Posts : 1,346
    Windows 7 Professional x64
       #4

    Robert11 said:
    Hello,

    I am using a program that generates, and refers to, and modifies, a single database.

    It is located in: C:\users\Bob\AppData\Local\sdrsfm\freqmgr.db

    The Database is freqmgr.db.

    If I go to this path, it shows up right where it is supposed to be.
    No problem.

    But if I use AgentRansak for a search, and search for freqmgr.db, I get quite a surprise.
    Zillions of lines show up, all with a path similar to:

    C:\Users\Bob\Local Settings\Application Data\Application Data\Application Data\Application Data\Application Data\Application Data\Application Data\Application Data\Application Data\Application Data\Application Data\Application Data\SDRSFM\FreqMgr.db

    Untold numbers of "Application Data" lines, each one getting more of them (the Application Data).

    What are all of these Application Data's, please ?
    Why are they being generated, probably ?
    etc. ?

    Thanks,
    Bob
    What you are seeing is associated with junctions.

    "Users of Windows Vista and 7 systems often experience issues whenever trying to copy and backup their profiles. This is due to the junctions, folder like data which actually behave more like links between folders situated in another disk location or even on a another disk. While junctions offer a most convenient solution, they can be a bit problematic and Junction Box is just the tool to fix this."

    Visit the following link more details;

    http://iwrconsultancy.co.uk/junctionbox

    HTH
    Last edited by Sir George; 17 Nov 2013 at 06:54. Reason: change the link
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  5. Posts : 542
    Windows 7 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    From OP: Thanks


    Hi,

    Just a quick thanks for all the help.
    Much appreciated.

    All set now (I think).

    Bob
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