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04-12-2009, 12:40 PM
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| Strange Folder I have a folder under my user in Vista Home Premium. Its name is: {5fa4fc65-86a1-42c8-9cce-0ba76deacf2b} It has a sub-folder named drivers that has a sub-folder named dot4 and that folder is empty. Any idea what it is? Thanks, CB -- C and A Bredt      |
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04-12-2009, 01:20 PM
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| Re: Strange Folder Do you happen to be using a Hewlett Packard printer? -- John Barnett MVP Windows XP Associate Expert Windows Desktop Experience Web: [url]http://www.winuser.co.uk[/url] Web: [url]http://www.silversurfer-guide.com[/url] Web: [url]http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org[/url] Web: [url]http://vistasupport.mvps.org[/url] The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this mail/post.. "C and A Bredt" <abredt_at-delete-this@socal.rr.com> wrote in message news:#psdjV6uJHA.4928@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...[color=blue] > I have a folder under my user in Vista Home Premium. Its name is: > > {5fa4fc65-86a1-42c8-9cce-0ba76deacf2b} > > It has a sub-folder named drivers that has a sub-folder named dot4 and > that folder is empty. > > Any idea what it is? Thanks, CB > > -- > C and A Bredt > > __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus > signature database 4002 (20090411) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > > [url]http://www.eset.com[/url] > > >[/color] __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4002 (20090411) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. [url]http://www.eset.com[/url] |
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04-12-2009, 01:30 PM
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| Re: Strange Folder On Sun, 12 Apr 2009 12:32:11 -0700, "C and A Bredt" <abredt_at-delete-this@socal.rr.com> wrote: [color=blue] >I have a folder under my user in Vista Home Premium. Its name is: > >{5fa4fc65-86a1-42c8-9cce-0ba76deacf2b} > >It has a sub-folder named drivers that has a sub-folder named dot4 and that >folder is empty. > >Any idea what it is? Thanks, CB[/color] Sometimes you can run a search in regedit to get a clue |
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04-12-2009, 06:00 PM
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| Re: Strange Folder Yes - I just deleted and reinstalled an HP 7250 All-in-One. It wasn't there when I first installed it. What is it doing there? How did you know? Can I just delete it or should ask HP? Thanks, CB -- C and A Bredt "John Barnett MVP" <freelance@invalid.invalid> wrote in message news:e60FPs6uJHA.5100@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...[color=blue] > Do you happen to be using a Hewlett Packard printer? > > -- > John Barnett MVP > Windows XP Associate Expert > Windows Desktop Experience > > Web: [url]http://www.winuser.co.uk[/url] > Web: [url]http://www.silversurfer-guide.com[/url] > Web: [url]http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org[/url] > Web: [url]http://vistasupport.mvps.org[/url] > > > The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any > kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, > reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable > for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out > of the use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in > this mail/post.. > > > "C and A Bredt" <abredt_at-delete-this@socal.rr.com> wrote in message > news:#psdjV6uJHA.4928@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...[color=green] >> I have a folder under my user in Vista Home Premium. Its name is: >> >> {5fa4fc65-86a1-42c8-9cce-0ba76deacf2b} >> >> It has a sub-folder named drivers that has a sub-folder named dot4 and >> that folder is empty. >> >> Any idea what it is? Thanks, CB >> >> -- >> C and A Bredt >> >> __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus >> signature database 4002 (20090411) __________ >> >> The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. >> >> [url]http://www.eset.com[/url] >> >> >>[/color] > > __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus > signature database 4002 (20090411) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > > [url]http://www.eset.com[/url] > > >[/color] |
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04-12-2009, 07:10 PM
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| Re: Strange Folder Many programs create a temporary folder where the installer unpacks files to. The install then continues from this temporary folder. When the installation has completed all temporary files and folders are usually deleted. Some programmers are a bit lax about this final step of the install sequence. As long as the install has completed to your satisfaction you can delete this folder. -- Richard Urban Microsoft MVP Windows Desktop Experience "C and A Bredt" <abredt_at-delete-this@socal.rr.com> wrote in message news:O3oT7M9uJHA.4364@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...[color=blue] > Yes - I just deleted and reinstalled an HP 7250 All-in-One. It wasn't > there when I first installed it. What is it doing there? How did you know? > Can I just delete it or should ask HP? > > Thanks, CB > > -- > C and A Bredt > "John Barnett MVP" <freelance@invalid.invalid> wrote in message > news:e60FPs6uJHA.5100@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...[color=green] >> Do you happen to be using a Hewlett Packard printer? >> >> -- >> John Barnett MVP >> Windows XP Associate Expert >> Windows Desktop Experience >> >> Web: [url]http://www.winuser.co.uk[/url] >> Web: [url]http://www.silversurfer-guide.com[/url] >> Web: [url]http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org[/url] >> Web: [url]http://vistasupport.mvps.org[/url] >> >> >> The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any >> kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, >> reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable >> for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out >> of the use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in >> this mail/post.. >> >> >> "C and A Bredt" <abredt_at-delete-this@socal.rr.com> wrote in message >> news:#psdjV6uJHA.4928@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...[color=darkred] >>> I have a folder under my user in Vista Home Premium. Its name is: >>> >>> {5fa4fc65-86a1-42c8-9cce-0ba76deacf2b} >>> >>> It has a sub-folder named drivers that has a sub-folder named dot4 and >>> that folder is empty. >>> >>> Any idea what it is? Thanks, CB >>> >>> -- >>> C and A Bredt >>> >>> __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus >>> signature database 4002 (20090411) __________ >>> >>> The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. >>> >>> [url]http://www.eset.com[/url] >>> >>> >>>[/color] >> >> __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus >> signature database 4002 (20090411) __________ >> >> The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. >> >> [url]http://www.eset.com[/url] >> >> >>[/color] >[/color] |
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04-13-2009, 08:20 AM
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| Re: Strange Folder Hi CB, As Richard Urban has pointed out 'some programmers area bit lax' If your printer is working Okay then you can delete the file. As to how did I know, well it wasn't the numbers between the { } that gave it away, it was nothing more complex than the Dot4. HP installs a number of printer drivers including Dot2 and Dot4. It did also help that I also have HP printers - well either that or my crystal ball finally started working again:-) At least you know the cause of the problem now -- John Barnett MVP Windows XP Associate Expert Windows Desktop Experience Web: [url]http://www.winuser.co.uk[/url] Web: [url]http://www.silversurfer-guide.com[/url] Web: [url]http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org[/url] Web: [url]http://vistasupport.mvps.org[/url] The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this mail/post.. "C and A Bredt" <abredt_at-delete-this@socal.rr.com> wrote in message news:O3oT7M9uJHA.4364@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...[color=blue] > Yes - I just deleted and reinstalled an HP 7250 All-in-One. It wasn't > there when I first installed it. What is it doing there? How did you know? > Can I just delete it or should ask HP? > > Thanks, CB > > -- > C and A Bredt > "John Barnett MVP" <freelance@invalid.invalid> wrote in message > news:e60FPs6uJHA.5100@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...[color=green] >> Do you happen to be using a Hewlett Packard printer? >> >> -- >> John Barnett MVP >> Windows XP Associate Expert >> Windows Desktop Experience >> >> Web: [url]http://www.winuser.co.uk[/url] >> Web: [url]http://www.silversurfer-guide.com[/url] >> Web: [url]http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org[/url] >> Web: [url]http://vistasupport.mvps.org[/url] >> >> >> The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any >> kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, >> reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable >> for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out >> of the use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in >> this mail/post.. >> >> >> "C and A Bredt" <abredt_at-delete-this@socal.rr.com> wrote in message >> news:#psdjV6uJHA.4928@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...[color=darkred] >>> I have a folder under my user in Vista Home Premium. Its name is: >>> >>> {5fa4fc65-86a1-42c8-9cce-0ba76deacf2b} >>> >>> It has a sub-folder named drivers that has a sub-folder named dot4 and >>> that folder is empty. >>> >>> Any idea what it is? Thanks, CB >>> >>> -- >>> C and A Bredt >>> >>> __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus >>> signature database 4002 (20090411) __________ >>> >>> The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. >>> >>> [url]http://www.eset.com[/url] >>> >>> >>>[/color] >> >> __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus >> signature database 4002 (20090411) __________ >> >> The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. >> >> [url]http://www.eset.com[/url] >> >> >>[/color] > > > __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus > signature database 4004 (20090413) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > > [url]http://www.eset.com[/url] > > >[/color] __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4004 (20090413) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. [url]http://www.eset.com[/url] |
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04-13-2009, 01:00 PM
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| Re: Strange Folder Thanks to all for your help. CB -- C and A Bredt "John Barnett MVP" <freelance@invalid.invalid> wrote in message news:eUdxYsEvJHA.1208@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...[color=blue] > Hi CB, > > As Richard Urban has pointed out 'some programmers area bit lax' > > If your printer is working Okay then you can delete the file. > > As to how did I know, well it wasn't the numbers between the { } that gave > it away, it was nothing more complex than the Dot4. HP installs a number > of printer drivers including Dot2 and Dot4. It did also help that I also > have HP printers - well either that or my crystal ball finally started > working again:-) > > At least you know the cause of the problem now > > > -- > John Barnett MVP > Windows XP Associate Expert > Windows Desktop Experience > > Web: [url]http://www.winuser.co.uk[/url] > Web: [url]http://www.silversurfer-guide.com[/url] > Web: [url]http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org[/url] > Web: [url]http://vistasupport.mvps.org[/url] > > > The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any > kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, > reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable > for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out > of the use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in > this mail/post.. > > > "C and A Bredt" <abredt_at-delete-this@socal.rr.com> wrote in message > news:O3oT7M9uJHA.4364@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...[color=green] >> Yes - I just deleted and reinstalled an HP 7250 All-in-One. It wasn't >> there when I first installed it. What is it doing there? How did you >> know? Can I just delete it or should ask HP? >> >> Thanks, CB >> >> -- >> C and A Bredt >> "John Barnett MVP" <freelance@invalid.invalid> wrote in message >> news:e60FPs6uJHA.5100@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...[color=darkred] >>> Do you happen to be using a Hewlett Packard printer? >>> >>> -- >>> John Barnett MVP >>> Windows XP Associate Expert >>> Windows Desktop Experience >>> >>> Web: [url]http://www.winuser.co.uk[/url] >>> Web: [url]http://www.silversurfer-guide.com[/url] >>> Web: [url]http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org[/url] >>> Web: [url]http://vistasupport.mvps.org[/url] >>> >>> >>> The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of >>> any kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the >>> accuracy, reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not >>> be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages >>> arising out of the use of, or inability to use, information or opinions >>> expressed in this mail/post.. >>> >>> >>> "C and A Bredt" <abredt_at-delete-this@socal.rr.com> wrote in message >>> news:#psdjV6uJHA.4928@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>> I have a folder under my user in Vista Home Premium. Its name is: >>>> >>>> {5fa4fc65-86a1-42c8-9cce-0ba76deacf2b} >>>> >>>> It has a sub-folder named drivers that has a sub-folder named dot4 and >>>> that folder is empty. >>>> >>>> Any idea what it is? Thanks, CB >>>> >>>> -- >>>> C and A Bredt >>>> >>>> __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus >>>> signature database 4002 (20090411) __________ >>>> >>>> The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. >>>> >>>> [url]http://www.eset.com[/url] >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus >>> signature database 4002 (20090411) __________ >>> >>> The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. >>> >>> [url]http://www.eset.com[/url] >>> >>> >>>[/color] >> >> >> __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus >> signature database 4004 (20090413) __________ >> >> The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. >> >> [url]http://www.eset.com[/url] >> >> >>[/color] > > __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus > signature database 4004 (20090413) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. > > [url]http://www.eset.com[/url] > > >[/color] |
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04-14-2009, 12:30 PM
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| Re: Strange Folder You're Welcome! -- -- John Barnett MVP Windows XP Associate Expert Windows Desktop Experience Web: [url]http://www.winuser.co.uk[/url] Web: [url]http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org[/url] Web: [url]http://vistasupport.mvps.org[/url] Web: [url]http://www.silversurfer-guide.com[/url] The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in this mail/post.. "C and A Bredt" <abredt_at-delete-this@socal.rr.com> wrote in message news:OLjK#DHvJHA.5708@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...[color=blue] > Thanks to all for your help. > > CB > -- > C and A Bredt > "John Barnett MVP" <freelance@invalid.invalid> wrote in message > news:eUdxYsEvJHA.1208@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...[color=green] >> Hi CB, >> >> As Richard Urban has pointed out 'some programmers area bit lax' >> >> If your printer is working Okay then you can delete the file. >> >> As to how did I know, well it wasn't the numbers between the { } that >> gave it away, it was nothing more complex than the Dot4. HP installs a >> number of printer drivers including Dot2 and Dot4. It did also help that >> I also have HP printers - well either that or my crystal ball finally >> started working again:-) >> >> At least you know the cause of the problem now >> >> >> -- >> John Barnett MVP >> Windows XP Associate Expert >> Windows Desktop Experience >> >> Web: [url]http://www.winuser.co.uk[/url] >> Web: [url]http://www.silversurfer-guide.com[/url] >> Web: [url]http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org[/url] >> Web: [url]http://vistasupport.mvps.org[/url] >> >> >> The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of any >> kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the accuracy, >> reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall not be liable >> for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages arising out >> of the use of, or inability to use, information or opinions expressed in >> this mail/post.. >> >> >> "C and A Bredt" <abredt_at-delete-this@socal.rr.com> wrote in message >> news:O3oT7M9uJHA.4364@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...[color=darkred] >>> Yes - I just deleted and reinstalled an HP 7250 All-in-One. It wasn't >>> there when I first installed it. What is it doing there? How did you >>> know? Can I just delete it or should ask HP? >>> >>> Thanks, CB >>> >>> -- >>> C and A Bredt >>> "John Barnett MVP" <freelance@invalid.invalid> wrote in message >>> news:e60FPs6uJHA.5100@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl... >>>> Do you happen to be using a Hewlett Packard printer? >>>> >>>> -- >>>> John Barnett MVP >>>> Windows XP Associate Expert >>>> Windows Desktop Experience >>>> >>>> Web: [url]http://www.winuser.co.uk[/url] >>>> Web: [url]http://www.silversurfer-guide.com[/url] >>>> Web: [url]http://xphelpandsupport.mvps.org[/url] >>>> Web: [url]http://vistasupport.mvps.org[/url] >>>> >>>> >>>> The information in this mail/post is supplied "as is". No warranty of >>>> any kind, either expressed or implied, is made in relation to the >>>> accuracy, reliability or content of this mail/post. The Author shall >>>> not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential >>>> damages arising out of the use of, or inability to use, information or >>>> opinions expressed in this mail/post.. >>>> >>>> >>>> "C and A Bredt" <abredt_at-delete-this@socal.rr.com> wrote in message >>>> news:#psdjV6uJHA.4928@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl... >>>>> I have a folder under my user in Vista Home Premium. Its name is: >>>>> >>>>> {5fa4fc65-86a1-42c8-9cce-0ba76deacf2b} >>>>> >>>>> It has a sub-folder named drivers that has a sub-folder named dot4 and >>>>> that folder is empty. >>>>> >>>>> Any idea what it is? Thanks, CB >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> C and A Bredt >>>>> >>>>> __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus >>>>> signature database 4002 (20090411) __________ >>>>> >>>>> The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. >>>>> >>>>> [url]http://www.eset.com[/url] >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >>>> __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus >>>> signature database 4002 (20090411) __________ >>>> >>>> The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. >>>> >>>> [url]http://www.eset.com[/url] >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> >>> __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus >>> signature database 4004 (20090413) __________ >>> >>> The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. >>> >>> [url]http://www.eset.com[/url] >>> >>> >>>[/color] >> >> __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus >> signature database 4004 (20090413) __________ >> >> The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. >> >> [url]http://www.eset.com[/url] >> >> >>[/color] >[/color] |
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