Strangely Named Folders in C:\ ?

[thenoo]

I notice that I have folders in my C:\ drive of the form :-

"All User.WINDOWS" and "Default User.WINDOWS"

Is it normal to have a Folder with the name split with a period in this way in XP?

 

[bcastner]

It is not unusual.
They are likely backups made by an installation program.

 

[thenoo]

Thanks bcastner

 

[linney]

Have you run a repair installation of Windows recently and do you have All Users and Default User duplicated without the .windows extension?

http://groups.google.com/group/micr...&q="All+User.WINDOWS"&rnum=8#e67a45993ec53945

 

[kiddpete]

It could also be caused by a backup bringing files back during a Windows reinstall. It's a second user with the same name as an existing user.

 

[thenoo]

Answering linney's questions:-

No I don't think I've ever run a repair installation.

No there are no All Users and Default User duplicated without the .windows extension

 

[Turkbear]

Hi,
In some cases, the . separates the user name from the authentication method:
I have

Username.AD
and
Username

for instance, but I do not have a Username.WINDOWS





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