Take you to know ten special files in XP system

Understanding Ten Special Files in XP System

There are several special folders in the Windows XP operating system. Do you know what special files are there? Know that they all have those effects?

1. SystemVolumeInformation folder

After the system restore is started, it saves all the operation information of the partition after the restore point is set. In the ntfs partition system, the folder also allows only the System account to be accessed by default, while the administrator account including the administrator denies access. There is no limit to the fat32 partition.

2, pagefile.sys file

The system disk exists, is the windows page file is the virtual memory file, the size is generally 1.5-2.5 times the physical memory. Virtual memory files can be set in other partitions, but this partition cannot be formatted in windows state.

3, hiberfil.sys file

In the system disk, this larger file is a hibernation file, generated after the hibernation function is enabled, the computer saves the data in the memory when sleeping On the hard disk, you can restore to the previous state. After canceling hibernation, the hibernation file is automatically cleared.

4,thumbs.db file

exists in the picture folder, will still be generated after deletion, and increase with the number of pictures. It is not a virus, but a cached database file used to speed up thumbnail display. Can be set: in the "folder options", check the "Do not cache thumbnails", you can delete this file.

5, Recycled folder

Recycle Bin, each partition exists, temporarily store deleted files. You can set the size of the recycle bin.

6, Favorites folder

The icon is a five-pointed star, is a favorite, store your favorite URL. You can place URL shortcuts and folder shortcuts in it, and you can create new categories (folders).

7, SendTo folder

contains the right-click "send to" content, you can paste the shortcut of the folder.

8, temp folder

Store windows temporary files, which can be deleted.

9, Recent Folder

Recently opened document history.

10, TemporaryInternetFiles folder

Temporary files for Internet Explorer, including web pages, images and cookies, can be deleted to prevent privacy.