I have XP Service Pack II. While ago I got a folder NAMED "Recycler" at 55.3KB and System Volume information folder ( empty folder ) in all the partions. The folder can not be deleted: In PROPERTIES, the " hidden " is TICKED in background and can not be unhidden!!!
I have a small network. When I go to my network PLACES the " Recycler/Sys Volume Info " is not there !!!
Is this a virus ? Kaspersky/Norton detects nothing.

Thanks for helping me out,
Farhad Mahini
([emailprotected])

EMail addy removed to prevent Spam.Both Recycler and System Volume Information are FOLDERS Windows XP creates automatically and you don't need to worry about them.
Recycler stores the files put into the Recycle Bin.
System Volume Information stores info needed by the System Restore feature.

I'm guessing you didn't see these folders before because windows wasn't configured to show hidden files and folders.
I can't tell you why the folders aren't showing up when you browse "My Network Places". As far as I can see they should.

Oh and you should remove your email addressee from your post. Else it might end up on a spammer's mailing list.