You might need to delete the contents of the folder before deleting the folder itself, one of those strange quirks of computers. If that fails start the confuser in Safe mode by tapping the F8 button on startup and do your thing. If you are at all concerned about editing your registry once the folder has gone you could use Ccleaner, it is a safe and very effective tool for removing all manner of odd files and fragments left on the computer over time. I run it with the default settings.

Plumbing on an outside wall is a bad idea if you live where there is winter. It's never a good idea to rush into a remodeling project because you will end up with something you hate or something that is problem ridden. A good licensed contractor will help you plan your bath remodel so you won't have to worry about exploding pipes in the winter.

I am wondering if this could be a run away log file. when you have a problem with hard drive space disappearing, look for a gigantic file. In Windows XP, open Windows Explorer (click Start, All Programs, Accessories, Windows Explorer). Click Search and All Files and Folders. Enter *.* in the file name. Tell it to search My Computer. Select Specify Size and pick At Least in the first box. Enter 1000000 in the second box. Click Search. We are looking for any really large files if you find something get the info on where it is and what it is. Also do this, click start, control panel, administrative tools, event viewer, there you will see 3 options double click on them one at a time and see if you have any warnings if you see anything unusual just double click on that entry and it will open a box with info and what the code is. In the security especially look closely for signs of any one other than you logging into your system. While in control panel open user accounts and look to see if you see any new or additional user accounts listed in there. do you have a firewall on your pc? if not at the very least get the windows one turned on but I would advise going and getting one of the free ones, and setting it up, just in case someone has gained access to your system. work with that program xinorbis it will tell you exactly where the big files are that is what it is for so you can see exactly what is taking up that space. It will make pie charts and lists and tell you a lot of info. Another thing to check is how much space are you allowing system restore to use? you can adjust the amount you let it have. Start, control panel, double click system click the system restore tab then settings if the slider is all the way on max move it down a bit hit apply ok, that might show you have some space back check and see. And just in case you have not done this already on your browsers clear all the cache, temp internet files, cookies, history, offline content, every thing. If you need directions just tell us. Go to your trash bin and make sure it is completely empty. do you have any type of peer to peer sharing programs on your pc? like sharing music of videos? If so lock them down and/ or get rid of them. Have you installed itunes by any chance and loaded music? sometimes it can duplicate files. you can download a free program called belarc advisor which will scan your pc and give you a list of everything that is on your pc, but it also has a function that will tell you if your hard drive is healthy or if may be failing, that would be something worth checking. I am just wracking my brain for things that could be causing this. But I tell ya I would be thinking of trying a system restore point prior to that date that you said it pointed to and see what happens before you no longer have the option to go back there. As I said if it does not help you can just turn right back around and tell it to undo it. To be doubly sure have it create a restore point right before you do the go back. Do that before you make any changes to your system restore like moving the slider to use less space, would not want to lose the restore point you needed. I will keep thinking on it as I am sure others are too.

I hesitate to say this, but guess I'll ask anyway... Why didn't you have the expansion joints (lines) put in at the time the patio was poured? We've had 3 patios poured, and that's when it was done each time. That way the joints are smooth, and it's soooo much easier than adding them afterward. I'm amazed your concrete contractor didn't ask or mention this. They're added not just to break up the visual expanse, but also because they help you to not get cracks in the patio. However...you are dealing with what you have now, so moving forward from this point. I think you might consider cutting a border around the perimeter of the patio--maybe 6"--just to kind of finish the edge off if they can cut in a curve anyway. Then have your lines for your squares in from that. Did you try 45 degree lines out from the house so that there would be more symmetry where it meets the house? The patio shape you have is really lovely. I think your diagonal squares will add nice interest. We did a dark rust stain on the edge trim of ours and a charcoal/rust mix for the interior squares of our patio and have been happy with that combo, but after 3 years, it needs a touch-up in places. Ours was a DIY stain, so a professional job might be last longer. Good luck on your project!