Nottageek

Hi Just a thought before you risk losing everything. When I had a computer seriously damaged, (not bootable) by a virus, I needed to save some documents before I did a clean install. It is possible to boot from a CD if you have a bootable operating system. I used a LINUX distribution, KNOPPIX. I had a KNOPPIX disk that allowed me to boot, and search the drive for files. Save the files to an alternate drive such as a USB thumb drive. Or do what I did and save to an old ZIP drive. If you have another computer available you can download a Linux Distro. I am sure there are people more knowledgeable than me on this forum that could give you sound advice on how to do this. I have found Ubuntu to be an easy Linux system to use. I keep a disk around just in case... I used it when my HDD died. Here is a list of various distros: http://www.livecdlist.com/

I Uninstalled Windows Search Uninstalled Spybot Search and Destroy Uninstalled Windows defender Uninstalled CCleaner Running ESET NOD32 I also noticed that even with all these programs uninstalled if I restart my computer my Recent list clears. I have now reinstalled CCleaner. Still has the problem with pop up. Going to reinstall the others too. Not sure what the problem is.

I have used CCleaner for many years with no problems. I replaced my HDD, reinstalled XP and basic programs such as Open Office. Now when running Ccleaner I get a pop up named ?Delete? (in the bar). The text of the pop up reads: Recent is a Windows system folder and is required for Windows to run properly. It cannot be deleted. The only program I added is Windows Search System Tray (v. 7.0.6001.16503 ) from MS. I feel this must be the problem but not sure why. I could be wrong, I usually am. Is there something that can be done to fix the problem? If I don't check Recent documents the problem goes away. That is how I am using CCleaner right now and it is not a huge problem. I would just like to be able to use all the features and Windows Search too. Unless someone knows of another similar search program that is compatible with CCleaner.