I formatted an external hard drive since I had system files on it and only wanted to transfer data. I formatted the drive successfully and removed all files,
I started to transfer data only files, to transfer files inidividually was time consuming so I transferred file folders with intent to remove individual files that I did not want.
One of the folder transfered was RECYCLER, which I did not want so I attempted to remove it gave me an access denied, I tried formatting the drive and was not allowed to format drive. (safe boot will not access external hard drive) There is only 4096 bytes associated with the folder the folder has a subfile and a subfolder which cannot be accessed, deleted or formatted. McAfee scan showed the folder contained 110 files but did not find any viruses, I have tried changing admin permissions one of permission was $L, I deleted that permission. The only thing I have not yet tried is using win xp recovery console which would be new for me and I do not have the original disk, but I do have the recovery disks that were made with sys. purchase. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
