Restore Points from Backup that doesn't exist-how to remove?

[submix8c]

LiveLinux -or- WinBuilder (XP, anyway for sure) -does- expose those folders and contents. I have booted MANY a time to a LiveXP and deleted those and the PageFile before "ghosting". Yes, it works that way. Linux does not care about "hidden" -or- "owner", which is what they're "definitions" have. They will -only- be locked (usually) by the Running System (second install of same/similar OS -may- lock them due to "ownership" - can't remember off-hand).

Bottom line, don't try it and keep questioning us. It'll never happen.

Edited February 20, 2014 by submix8c

[vinifera]

Bottom line, don't try it and keep questioning us. It'll never happen.

truest truth there

by now you could have done tons of tests

its like 3 minute job at most

Edited February 20, 2014 by vinifera

[extraoneya]

no need to see me out, I'll close the door behind me....

[bphlpt]

If you are ever successful in deleting those restore points, we would be interested in hearing what worked. Good luck.

Cheers and Regards

[dencorso]

I was wrong above, the restore points are actually stored in System Volume Information. Sorry for any confusion.

To delete System Volume Information, hyberfil.sys and pagefile.sys, any Live Linux will do (I'd recommend the latest Porteus or TinHat).

Now, if all that remains are phantom entries inside the registry, then the best course is to open regedit as the Trusted Installer, and then trash the phantoms.

Warning: Take care what you do either as the Trusted Installer or from a Live Linux distro: both ways it's quite easy to damage your system beyond all recognition.