You keep deleting a file in one of your Windows system folders, but whenever you open the folder that contained the file, the file is there again. What’s going on?
To prevent users from accidentally destroying their Windows installations, Win2000/XP contains a feature which is enabled by default called Windows File Protection. (The feature is called System File Protection in WinMe.) If you delete a file that Windows deems important, that file is automatically restored to its proper location from a cache of critical files that Windows keeps on your hard drive. If you’re trying to delete a file located in any of the Windows system folders, chances are you won’t be able to do it unless you disable Windows File Protection. And disabling Windows File Protection, while straightforward, requires some editing of a DLL file using a hex editor. Unless you have a really good reason to do this, you’re better off leaving Windows File Protection alone. It’s there for your protection. Only technically savvy users who are very experienced at tweaking and customizing their systems should attempt to remove Windows File Protection and delete files stored in the Windows system folders.