Feb 17, 2009
If we are using Windows XP Home and Professional, and settings for the folders is hidden (Hidden system) is displayed, it will show the folder named "System Volume Information" on drive C: D: and more. Sometimes we are not able to open this folder, or if you can, then to access the file can not. Actually what the function or use of this folder?Folder "System Volume Information" is a Hidden System folder (the folder is hidden / system deliberately hidden by windows) that is used by System Restore to save the information and Restore points. But at this time often become breeding virus
As is known, that Windows XP Home / Professional to include the function Restore Point, which is a facility to overcome when there is a new program installed on your computer and cause problems, with the condition to restore the windows right / time before the new program is installed on (called a Restore Point). When do restore the computer, data or documents will not be lost. Nah, data restore point is saved in a folder named "System Volume Information" is.
This folder will have on each drive / partition windows, for example, C:, D: and more. Indeed, this folder to see its function is quite important, but sometimes can be dangerous. Because access is limited, then this folder is often used by viruses to save the duplication of the virus itself and can be attacked again (back on) if the restore is done. In addition, we usually can not access this folder. Even the antivirus detects a virus in this folder also sometimes can not remove them.
Actually not so important if this facility can be turned off, often because of a virus nest, and often eat the disk space is enough. Set can be opened for the Start Menu> All Programs> Accessories> System Tools> System Restore. To turn off this facility check the "Turn off system restore for all drives."
If we believe your computer virus-free, then this facility can be activated, which may need to set only the use of space hardisknya. Each drive C:, D: and the other can be limited to a maximum use of its space with the click Settings button in each of these drives.
Is there a way to access this folder?
Yes, there are several different ways on how to access this folder. To note that only the windows used (Home or Professional) and the File System type (FAT32 or NTFS) that can be known with the right click Drive C:, D: or other in the Windows Explorer and select Properties.
As is known, that Windows XP Home / Professional to include the function Restore Point, which is a facility to overcome when there is a new program installed on your computer and cause problems, with the condition to restore the windows right / time before the new program is installed on (called a Restore Point). When do restore the computer, data or documents will not be lost. Nah, data restore point is saved in a folder named "System Volume Information" is.
This folder will have on each drive / partition windows, for example, C:, D: and more. Indeed, this folder to see its function is quite important, but sometimes can be dangerous. Because access is limited, then this folder is often used by viruses to save the duplication of the virus itself and can be attacked again (back on) if the restore is done. In addition, we usually can not access this folder. Even the antivirus detects a virus in this folder also sometimes can not remove them.
Actually not so important if this facility can be turned off, often because of a virus nest, and often eat the disk space is enough. Set can be opened for the Start Menu> All Programs> Accessories> System Tools> System Restore. To turn off this facility check the "Turn off system restore for all drives."
If we believe your computer virus-free, then this facility can be activated, which may need to set only the use of space hardisknya. Each drive C:, D: and the other can be limited to a maximum use of its space with the click Settings button in each of these drives.
Is there a way to access this folder?
Yes, there are several different ways on how to access this folder. To note that only the windows used (Home or Professional) and the File System type (FAT32 or NTFS) that can be known with the right click Drive C:, D: or other in the Windows Explorer and select Properties.
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