Double Administrator folders in Documents and settings ... Windows xp

[Shinnen]

Hi,
A while back I had problems with my OS, so I decided to re-install Windows xp. (I believe I chose to install it in the same partition.) Now I have 5 folders in Documents and Settings. They are: Administrator, Administrator.This-B7C941EDC, All Users, All Users.Windows.0, and Default User. Are all of these necessary?
Thanks,
...... john
P.S. Windows.0 is my windows folder.

 

[voyagerfan99]

You didn't format the partition, so everything was just duplicated.

I'd reinstall again but this time format the partition. Be sure to back up any files you want to save.

 

[beers]

As above, I'd nuke it from orbit with a fresh install and wipe the disk when you're installing the OS.

Also, it'd be a good idea to upgrade off of XP.

 

[Shinnen]

Thanks for you help.
I'll do that.
..... john

 

[Okedokey]

Of you can just delete the redundant folders...

 

[Shinnen]

Yes, that worked!
Thanks,
....... john

 

[Okedokey]

What worked?

 

[Shinnen]

Deleting the redundant folders.
..... john