Can these files/folders be deleted?

dadof2 · 06-09-2009, 12:25 PM

I have a File Server with Windows Server 2003. One partition is slowly running out of free disc space and I have removed all temp files and other unneccessary files that I am aware of. Although, I am questionable about the following:
There are 2 separate Windows folders (D:\Windows and D:\Windows.0). Are both of these folders neccessary? If not, then I could free up a lot of space by deleting the one that is not needed. There are also a couple of profiles listed that may be able to be deleted (Andministrator and Administator.0).
There are also some large files associated with Symantec Norton AV, but I may need to post this question separately. But here it goes:
There are a number of *.XDB and *.VDB files that are very large. Can some or all of these files be removed?

Thanks in advance for your replies.

pvo01 · 06-09-2009, 02:23 PM

do not delete the windows folder.
there are .log files in there that you your server needs to do some critical tasks.

you mean c:\windows?

i havn't seen a d:\windows yet

dadof2 · 06-10-2009, 09:46 AM

pvo01,
Actually, it is D:\Windows. I didn't configure this Server and have yet to look over it real well, but I also found it odd that the D: partition contained the Windows folder(s). I'll have to look into that to see why.
But, do you know the reason for having a Windows and a Windows.0 folder? I was hoping that one of them is not used and could be deleted.

pvo01 · 06-10-2009, 02:15 PM

nop, not of my knowledge.
however, what is in those two folders tho? can you take a look?

**TheOutcaste** · 06-11-2009, 12:14 AM

You'll need to determine which of those two folders is your actual Windows folder. Someone may have tried a repair install, and ended up doing a parallel install instead, into a Windows.0 folder.

While logged in as Administrator, open a command prompt, type Set
Check the value for the Systemroot and Userprofile.

You can also check the Boot.ini file, see if it shows Windows, or Windows.0

Just to be safe you should log in on all profiles shown under Documents and Settings and confirm the Userprofile value.

You can delete the ones that are not used, though always best to rename or move to a different location, and have a method to put the files back if the system doesn't boot (Live CD, Boot to the other OS if a Dual boot system, or slave drive to a different PC)

The XDB and VDB files may be Norton Antivirus update files, or could be database files for some other application. You'd need to do some more checking to see just what they are.
www.filext.com has a little bit of info.

HTH

Jerry

**Net Jockey** · 06-11-2009, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dadof2

There are also some large files associated with Symantec Norton AV, but I may need to post this question separately.

Norton is a resource hog...and does not do a better job than than the free Anti virus programs.
The best fire wall that you get is a router.

Free Anti virus programs...AVG... http://majorgeeks.com/download886.html

Avast... http://www.filehippo.com/download_avast_antivirus/

Avira. Antivir http://www.free-av.com/en/download/index.html

Other Free programs...Spyware Blaster... http://majorgeeks.com/download2859.html

Ccleaner... http://www.piriform.com/

superanti spyware... http://www.filehippo.com/download_superantispyware/

Malwarebytes... http://majorgeeks.com/Malwarebytes_A...are_d5756.html

AD-Aware... http://www.filehippo.com/download_ad-aware/

Spybot Search and Destroy... http://www.tucows.com/preview/310138

I am ether currently using these programs...or have used all of them at one time or another.

06-09-2009, 12:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
dadof2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SC Posts: 30 OS: XP Pro / Me	Can these files/folders be deleted? I have a File Server with Windows Server 2003. One partition is slowly running out of free disc space and I have removed all temp files and other unneccessary files that I am aware of. Although, I am questionable about the following: There are 2 separate Windows folders (D:\Windows and D:\Windows.0). Are both of these folders neccessary? If not, then I could free up a lot of space by deleting the one that is not needed. There are also a couple of profiles listed that may be able to be deleted (Andministrator and Administator.0). There are also some large files associated with Symantec Norton AV, but I may need to post this question separately. But here it goes: There are a number of .XDB and .VDB files that are very large. Can some or all of these files be removed? Thanks in advance for your replies.

06-09-2009, 02:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
pvo01 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 70 OS: xp and vista	Re: Can these files/folders be deleted? do not delete the windows folder. there are .log files in there that you your server needs to do some critical tasks. you mean c:\windows? i havn't seen a d:\windows yet Last edited by pvo01; 06-09-2009 at 02:25 PM.

06-10-2009, 09:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
dadof2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: SC Posts: 30 OS: XP Pro / Me	Re: Can these files/folders be deleted? pvo01, Actually, it is D:\Windows. I didn't configure this Server and have yet to look over it real well, but I also found it odd that the D: partition contained the Windows folder(s). I'll have to look into that to see why. But, do you know the reason for having a Windows and a Windows.0 folder? I was hoping that one of them is not used and could be deleted.

06-10-2009, 02:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
pvo01 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 70 OS: xp and vista	Re: Can these files/folders be deleted? nop, not of my knowledge. however, what is in those two folders tho? can you take a look?

06-11-2009, 12:14 AM	#5 (permalink)
TheOutcaste TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 771 OS: MS-Dos 6.22 - Win7	Re: Can these files/folders be deleted? You'll need to determine which of those two folders is your actual Windows folder. Someone may have tried a repair install, and ended up doing a parallel install instead, into a Windows.0 folder. While logged in as Administrator, open a command prompt, type Set Check the value for the Systemroot and Userprofile. You can also check the Boot.ini file, see if it shows Windows, or Windows.0 Just to be safe you should log in on all profiles shown under Documents and Settings and confirm the Userprofile value. You can delete the ones that are not used, though always best to rename or move to a different location, and have a method to put the files back if the system doesn't boot (Live CD, Boot to the other OS if a Dual boot system, or slave drive to a different PC) The XDB and VDB files may be Norton Antivirus update files, or could be database files for some other application. You'd need to do some more checking to see just what they are. www.filext.com has a little bit of info. HTH Jerry __________________ Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience Of course I know all the answers; I just don't always match the answers to the right questions. Rated R for Violence -- When your PC flies through a window, that's violent, right?