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  1. WINCLUB
    WinClub New Member

    System Volume Information folder in Windows 10

    WinClub, May 7, 2019
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  2. SYED MD BILAL
    Syed Md Bilal Win User

    Removing errant files in the "System Volume Information" folder under Windows 10.

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your response.

    I suggest you to first stop Volume Shadow Copy service and try to remove the files and check. Follow the steps provided below:

    Step 1: Stop Volume Shadow Copy service


    • Press Windows logo Key + R key.

    • Type services.msc.

    • Search for Volume Shadow Copy service.

    • Right click on it and select
      Stop.
    Now, take ownership of the System volume Information folder and then try to delete its contents.

    Step 2: File permissions.

    • Right click on System volume Information folder.
    • Select Properties.
    • Go to Security tab.
    • Select the user name.
    • Click on Edit button.
    • Under permission to Authenticated user, check on full control.
    • Click on Apply and OK button.

    Hope it helps. Do let us know the status of the issue. If you need further assistance, get back to us. We will be glad to assist you.
     
    Syed Md Bilal, May 7, 2019
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  3. KIRAN KISHORE
    Kiran Kishore Win User
    Removing errant files in the "System Volume Information" folder under Windows 10.

    Hi Barry,

    We appreciate you for being a part of Windows 10.

    Before proceeding, we need more information to help you better.


    • Do you get any error message when you try to delete the files from system volume information folder?

    • What is the size of the system volume information folder? (As you said “size of all the files and the limited space being wasted on the USB”)

    • Is there any permissions set to access the system volume information folder?
    Kindly let us know if you need any further assistance with Windows. We are glad to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Kiran Kishore, May 7, 2019
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  4. R. BARRYBARTON
    R. BARRYBARTON Win User

    System Volume Information folder in Windows 10

    Removing errant files in the "System Volume Information" folder under Windows 10.

    Anything?
     
    R. BARRYBARTON, May 7, 2019
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