Hi Bill, The solution is quite simple: R-click the Norton Protected Recycle Bin icon on your desktop and select "Empty Recycle bin" - you'll then be given a choice to delete (purge) your own files only or from all accounts - if you have more than one. The folder is located under C:\ but is hidden and Read only. Even if you were to access it via Windows Explorer you won't be able to check the files since they are in a proprietary format. To recover some files r-click the desktop icon again and select Un-Erase Wizard. You can change the properties of this recycle bin as well - r-click > select Properties.Set as required. Peter E. -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [PCSOFT] Recycle Bin Nprotect From: Karen and Bill McKinney <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] Date: 12-Jun-2008 4:51:18 PM I have XP Home Edition Service Pack 3. Is there a method to periodically delete or clean out the Nprotect files? I cannot seem to locate that folder. Is it just well hidden or we are not supposed to mess with it? Thanks, Bill The NOSPIN Group has added a new feature on our website, web based bulletinboard for questions and answers: Visit our sister website at http://nospin.com