What is the System Volume Information folder used for?
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Hello,
I have read a lot of articles about the System Volume Information folder.
From what I understand, it could contain some viruses and can become annoying when it is very large. It seems to be a file created by Windows to restore files...
I don't really understand what it's for.
I use Windows 8 and I discovered the folder quite recently; it is present on all the USB drives I plug into my computer, but it is 0 GB. However, in this folder, there is another file called "IndexerVolumeGuid" that is 1 KB.
Should I be concerned about the presence of these files, or is it perfectly normal?
Could someone please respond simply?
Configuration: Windows / Mozilla 11.0
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MV
I have read a lot of articles about the System Volume Information folder.
From what I understand, it could contain some viruses and can become annoying when it is very large. It seems to be a file created by Windows to restore files...
I don't really understand what it's for.
I use Windows 8 and I discovered the folder quite recently; it is present on all the USB drives I plug into my computer, but it is 0 GB. However, in this folder, there is another file called "IndexerVolumeGuid" that is 1 KB.
Should I be concerned about the presence of these files, or is it perfectly normal?
Could someone please respond simply?
Configuration: Windows / Mozilla 11.0
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MV
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Hello,
Everything is normal, don't touch anything!
As for viruses, by definition, they can be everywhere, but don't panic. -
Hello,
A bit of reading ;)
https://www.commentcamarche.net/faq/5097-virus-system-volume-information -
Thank you both very much! That's what I was missing :) I'm relieved now!
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MV
