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Can the C:\SYSTEM.SAV folder be deleted? I am unable to find out what it is & what it's used for. It seems to be something specific to HP and/or Compaq. It's about 60MB, 1% of the volume size; maybe shouldn't worry about it.
 

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Should be this here: Registry Hives (Windows)

I have a HP but no such file ?!?
If it's a leftover from installation, CCleaner might have kicked it :)

-DG
 

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HP m8000n
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A hunch tells me it's safe to delete - if you want to be sure you could simply rename it for now or move it to another folder or drive. Just for kicks, what's inside?
 

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Custom-built
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Asus PL5D2
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4GB DDR2-667 (4x1GB in dual-channel config)
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SledgeDG said:
Should be this here: Registry Hives (Windows)
I have a HP but no such file ?!?
If it's a leftover from installation, CCleaner might have kicked it...
Click to expand...
Not related to Registry. Folders & files.
CCleaner doesn't clean them.

Corazon said:
A hunch tells me it's safe to delete - if you want to be sure you could simply rename it for now or move it to another folder or drive. Just for kicks, what's inside?
Click to expand...
Most of the file dates are prior to my receiving the laptop. Mostly log files & batch files, 8 folders, 230 files. When I started for the 1st time, it went through a 1st time install. There is a Tools partition & a Recovery partition in addition to the 2 Windows partitions. Probably something related to when HP loaded the OS image.

It's probably safe to delete. Will rename directory & see what happens over the next few days.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inspiron 660
OS
Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
CPU
Intel Core i3-3240
Motherboard
Dell 084J0R
Memory
8GB DDR3 SDRAM
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GeForce GT 620
Sound Card
Intel Panther Point PCH High Definition Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer G205HV
Screen Resolution
1600 x 900
Hard Drives
Sandisk SSD 64GB SDSSDP064G
Seagate HDD 1TB ST1000DM003-1CH162
PSU
Dell 300W
Case
Dell Inspiron
Keyboard
Logitech Wireless K320/B350
Mouse
Microsoft
Internet Speed
25Mbps/4Mbps
Antivirus
Avast
Browser
Mozilla Firefox
system.sav

Just found this little info at the Hp communities page:
HTML: 
 http://h30499.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-HP-ProBook-EliteBook/Can-I-remove-c-system-sav-and-c-SWSetup-after-Windows-7/td-p/2345175


"The system.sav folder is specific to Compaq/HP systems. As there are differences in the restore procedure in different models of Compaq/HP systems, it's best advisable to refer the user manual to know if those folders can be deleted. In mosts cases, you should not, unless you're 100% sure that you possess the OEM Restore CD (different from a OEM Recovery CD).

Having said that, please contact the OEM support for more accurate information in this regard."




So I've left mine. I spotted it in passing as my anti-virus software scanned it as part of a full scan and was also curious what it was for!

Hope this helps! (if the topic is even still an issue)
MID
 

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windows 7 home premium
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