I assume the "other folders" you looked at in the Program Files folder are not game related folders. If I am correct then these may well be critical to the operation of other programs on your computer that have nothing to do with the games and should not be deleted until you have specifically identified the file and its purpose for being there. If I am wrong, you most likely can delete them with impunity. In either case, a google search will likely help identify them and provide information that would be helpful to Gman and others here to determine if it is safe to delete. If you decide to cast caution to the wind, back them up first (a new backup since some may have been changed since the one your SIL did). Suggestion: Clean out the recycle bin first. Then don't empty it again until you have finished your cleanup and backup, have rebooted at least once and are reasonably certain that during the cleanup phase you did not delete anything you shouldn't have. Don ----- Original Message ----- From: "Patti or Ken" <patken@xxxxxxxxxx> To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Friday, July 25, 2008 1:26 AM Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Backing up > I have looked at other folders and haven't a clue what a lot of the > stuff > is. Do I Google them to see what they are and how do I know if I > need > them? --------------------------------------------------------------- Please remember to trim your replies (including this sentence and everything below it) and adjust the subject line as necessary. To unsubscribe or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ To contact only the PCTT Mod Squad, write to: pctechtalk-moderators@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ---------------------------------------------------------------