Regarding can't delete an empty folder till delete. I assume you have not disabled the indexing service. THis should work from Windows 95 to XP. Sometimes Windows Explorer or the Indexing service get confused. 1) Press the "Windows Key", near bottom left of keyboard, and the "R" keys together 2) Type "CMD" or "Command" (one or the other will work) net stop "indexing service" exit (don't worry it's temporary, and we'll restart it later) 3) Press the "Windows key" plus "E". You should have two "panes". On the left is the "folder pane". Click (left-click) on the hard drive (not any folder). 4) Use View...Refresh or the "F5" key to force a refresh. 5) Click (left-click) on the folder you want to delete 6) Use + keys together. This will delete the folder instead of moving it to the recycle bin. 7) Press the "Windows Key", near bottom left of keyboard, and the "R" keys together 8) Type "CMD" or "Command" (one or the other will work) net start "indexing service" exit