MSNwar, AaronXP, and FthrJACK, I've done it. I have completed my work on four batch files. These four batch files completely backup, and then remove all the folders on my Slimming Down XP thread that I have designated for complete removal. (The batch files for individual files will take some more time, I'm afraid.)

I broke down the folders to be removed into sections:

C:\Documents and Settings
C:\Program Files
C:\WINDOWS
C:\WINDOWS\system32

I worked on these for a very long time...my neck is killing me. I've completely tested them, and I give them my seal of approval.

I have placed each individual batch file into a Zip file...along with a ReadMe.txt with complete instructions, and a Wordpad file which points out exactly which files will be backed up and removed.

DocumentsandSettingsMaster.zip ...is 2.04KB
ProgramFilesMaster.zip ...is 2.42KB
WINDOWSMaster.zip ...is 2.50KB
WINDOWSsystem32Master.zip ...is 2.45KB

I would like you to take these into consideration for placement on the Slimming Down XP thread.

well done