Strange files

[viking33]

While rummaging around in WE, I noticed these four files in my C root folder. Any idea what they might be?
Looking at their properties has not revealed any clue at all and the dates are recent.
4k in size each.

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00007E00-BCD7BCD7
Volume {52C8E4FE-B853-42C1-9528-92978438BBF3}
and two identical entries with "backup" added to them
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[kaplinb]

These files are probably created by one of Norton utilities (as Go Back). Which Norton program did you install?

[viking33]

I haven't recently installed ANY Norton products.
I DO have Systemworks 2005 installed ( almost a year ago ) but haven't noticed these files until very recently.
I don't use GoBack at all.

i may just try renaming them temporarily to see what the effect is, if any.
I wonder if anyone else has noticed them in their root folder?

[StuartR]

Not I - and I have Norton Antivirus corporate edition installed.

StuartR

[viking33]

Hi Stuart,
I really don't think they are Norton files.

I went ahead and renamed them as mentioned above. I ran Systemworks and most of it's features and didn't see any problems. Time will tell, I suppose.

Meanwhile, if anyone else spots them, please let meus know.

[Rebel]

There's a reference in this forum Bob, but not much information. I agree that the Volume {xxxx} does look like it has something to do with System Restore.

[Leif]

If you drag one into Notepad, can you see anything recognisable?

[viking33]

Leif,
No just the screenshot below.

[viking33]

John,
I don't think it is SR but that link did give some possibilities. I CAN rename or delete them. I tried with the back up copies OK.

I THINK further down in the link it mentioned System Mechanic files left over from the latest version 6.
I do use SM but version 5.5. I tried version 6 but didn't think it was ready for prime time yet, so I deleted version 6. MAYBE that's what they are?

I will have to see if any new dates are stamped on the files or if they are regenerated by something else.
?????
Right now they are renamed with a # sign in front of the name. I use that to identify files or folders that are candidates for deletion.