I have a hp machine with MS ME os. I acquired this some time ago and use it as a means to print photos. I recently found that it has been making daily backups to a directory named _restore which has the attrib of hidden. It has over 3 gigs of info in it and has the free space down to 1 gig.
I need to erase this so I can reclaim this space. I found the program that was making the backups and
deleted it. I have tried to remove the h attrib in order to do so but have not been able to. I do not know the Dos WELL enough to be sure that I am giving the correct commands as I keep getting different error messages I did get it to try to delete it but then got the error of file not found.
My question is how do I delete this file, If a dos script is the WAY to do it I need for you to tell me exactly how to enter it (How it will look on the monitor) I cannot just reformat the HARD drive as I do not have the me os or how to do so if I had it. I hope that this is enough info for you to give an answer.
This is my first try at posting so please forgive me if I have asked in the wrong place, I am legally blind so I miss a lot of instructions also I am from a generation before computers and have trouble understanding what seens to come naturally with the present generation.
Thank you George
Have you attempted to empty the folder contents in safemode ? ?

To enter safemode tap F8 repeatedly while the machine is starting before you see the WinME logo.

If this does not work i'd suggest DLoading Killbox and give it a try...

p.s. Welcome Aboard !try this :
DEL /F /Q /A:H "FileName"