\RECYCLER\NPROTECT\00000001.bin

[devin104]

When I run my defragmenter it says I need to defragment.

When I defragment it shows that the following file cannot be removed: \RECYCLER\NPROTECT\00000001.bin

Is my computer infected? How can I remove this file?

It is taking up a lot of space on my computer.

thank you

Devin104

[pskelley]

Welcome to Safer Networking, I wish to be sure you have viewed and understand this information.
"BEFORE you POST" (READ this Procedure before Requesting Assistance)
http://forums.spybot.info/showthread.php?t=288
All advice given is taken at your own risk.
Please make sure you have read this information so we are on the same page.

I can't tell if you are infected or not but that is your Norton Protected Recycle Bin
http://service1.symantec.com/support...rc=bar_sch_nam

If that does not work, contact Norton/Symantec technical support for instructions:
http://www.symantec.com/enterprise/support/index.jsp

Thanks

[devin104]

I am afraid I did not articulate my question well.

Please allow me to try again.

When I go to:

1. All Programs
2. Accessories
3. System Tools
4. Disc Defragmenter
5. When I run "Analyze" on the Disc Defragmenter a message comes up telling me that I should "Defragment this Volume." The Defragment Analysis shows by free space is lower than it should be.
6. When I run the "Analyzer" a message pops up telling me that many of the files could not be defragmented and that I can "view the report."
7. When I "view the report" the report says that the following file could not be defragmented: \RECYCLER\NPROTECT\00000001.bin. The report shows this consists of 17 fragments taking up 7.25 gb of space.

What should I do?

Thank you for your assistance

Devin

[pskelley]

Devin, it appears (and I DO NOT use Symantec/Norton) that the NProtect recycler:
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q...=Google+Search
has accumulated a good deal of junk. I know of no way to clean the junk other than the information I posted for you. This is why I tried to save you a step and referred you to Symantec/Norton technical support for answers to technical questions dealing with their product.
Since this is not a malware issue, and you are in a malware forum, I could point at windows forums but they would have the same issue, trying to deal with a Symantec/Norton problem. You need to delete that 7.25 gb of junk.

Hope that helps