It is better to "not" fool with "Norton Stuff" manually. A surprising number of problems are caused by users "cleaning" the wrong things from their computers, (In general.) And, once you break a Norton Program it can take a LONG time to "repair". IF the Norton Recycle Bin is still installed, set it to a certain size (if available), or a length of time to keep stuff. Mine never kept more than (about) 1500 files so that might be a hard coded limit. In any event, it does not keep "everything" forever... I stopped using lots of Norton stuff around 2004 for various reasons so the setting are getting a little fuzzy... Rick Glazier From: "Karen and Bill McKinney" >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? The NOSPIN Group Promotions is now offering our special coffee cups and mouse pads with the PCSOFT logo... at a great price!!! http://freepctech.com/goodies/promotions.shtml