Recycler and System Volume folder

[yao90]

Hello guys! My computer has a drive C and D, D as my backup, I found out that there are 2 hidden folders named Recycler and System Volume Information. I tried to delete both of them but failed to do so. I also tried to boot on Safe Mode but I can't find them even I chose to view hidden files. Does anybody know what virus is this? Also, my C drive has the same kind of folder. I run my KAV8 but it seems not detecting it as a virus. Is it really a virus or what? How can I remove it if it is a virus? Thanks!

[brayden]

Recycler is your Recycle bin, and System Volume Information is the place where your computer stores restore points. These are not viruses they are system folders.

[yao90]

Even on D? Which happened to be just a back up HD? It didnt appear when the first time I backed my files there. Just recently. Thanks!

[brayden]

So how did you back up your files? Did you use a actual program or did you just copy all your files through explorer to the D: drive.

[yao90]

I just copy then paste.

[brayden]

Well if you have Hidden Files and Folders enabled and just went Ctrl+A then you would have copied those files. Anyway Windows protects those folders so it wont let you delete them nor will it let you view them, although I am able to view Recycle on my machine.

[yao90]

I see.. Thanks a lot!