i have recently installed xp and am using sp2
in prog files i found a folder called "xerox" with a folder called "nwwia" inside
this appears empty and is read only but if i try and delete it wont allow me to
anyone know wot this folder is?
many tnx and merry xmas to all
unknown folder?
I don't have the direct answer, but it is considered part of the OS files on set up. It looks to be a storage folder for various drivers when using Office applications.
The Program Files folder is home to 16 subfolders:
Common Files. This folder contains files shared with the Microsoft applications.
ComPlus Applications. This folder contains files used by ComPlus applications. If there are no ComPlus applications installed on your XP machine, this folder will be empty. COM+ builds on the Microsoft Component Object Model (COM) integrated services and features, making it easier for developers to create and use software components in any language, using any tool.
Internet Explorer. This folder contains the files and executables for Internet Explorer, a Web-browsing tool.
Messenger. This folder contains files and executables for the new Windows Messenger Service. This service combines features found in MSN Messenger with an improved communications infrastructure.
Movie Maker. This folder contains the files and executables for the Movie Maker application.
MSN. This folder contains the files and executables for MSN Explorer, the new Internet connectivity tool from Microsoft that combines Web, e-mail services, and Internet setup services.
MSN Gaming Zone. This folder contains the files and executables for the MSN Gaming Zone.
NetMeeting. This folder contains all the files used by Microsoft NetMeeting.
Online Services. This folder contains files used to establish Internet connectivity. These files enable you to set up Internet access through MSN or to select another available Internet service provider.
Outlook Express. This folder contains all the files and executables needed by Microsoft Outlook Express, a simple e-mail application.
Uninstall Information. This is a hidden folder containing files and information for uninstall services.
Windows Media Player. This folder contains the Microsoft Media Player application.
Windows NT. This folder contains any applications that have been ported over from other Windows operating systems (such as Pinball). This folder has empty folders in it if the ported components were not selected during installation.
Windows Update. This folder contains all the files used by the Windows Update Service.
Xerox. This folder contains all the files used by Xerox applications. By default, this folder is empty.
The Program Files folder is home to 16 subfolders:
Common Files. This folder contains files shared with the Microsoft applications.
ComPlus Applications. This folder contains files used by ComPlus applications. If there are no ComPlus applications installed on your XP machine, this folder will be empty. COM+ builds on the Microsoft Component Object Model (COM) integrated services and features, making it easier for developers to create and use software components in any language, using any tool.
Internet Explorer. This folder contains the files and executables for Internet Explorer, a Web-browsing tool.
Messenger. This folder contains files and executables for the new Windows Messenger Service. This service combines features found in MSN Messenger with an improved communications infrastructure.
Movie Maker. This folder contains the files and executables for the Movie Maker application.
MSN. This folder contains the files and executables for MSN Explorer, the new Internet connectivity tool from Microsoft that combines Web, e-mail services, and Internet setup services.
MSN Gaming Zone. This folder contains the files and executables for the MSN Gaming Zone.
NetMeeting. This folder contains all the files used by Microsoft NetMeeting.
Online Services. This folder contains files used to establish Internet connectivity. These files enable you to set up Internet access through MSN or to select another available Internet service provider.
Outlook Express. This folder contains all the files and executables needed by Microsoft Outlook Express, a simple e-mail application.
Uninstall Information. This is a hidden folder containing files and information for uninstall services.
Windows Media Player. This folder contains the Microsoft Media Player application.
Windows NT. This folder contains any applications that have been ported over from other Windows operating systems (such as Pinball). This folder has empty folders in it if the ported components were not selected during installation.
Windows Update. This folder contains all the files used by the Windows Update Service.
Xerox. This folder contains all the files used by Xerox applications. By default, this folder is empty.