Martin, I could not delete the C:\Recycler folder or its only file because the message in the resulting window said the file was being used by another person or computer. Thinking the file must listed in the Task Manager, I tried to end a process in the Task Manager, but I am not sure that will work. I could not return to the root directory after ending Explorer.exe (no screen icons appeared), and the system would not let me end the processing of "smss.exe". (I am using trial and error to try to find the Recycler related file in use.) Please help me inactivate the Recycler file. Vern