Windows 10: Can't delete unused partitian

I dual booted Linux on one of my hard drives, but had issues with it and removed the Linux bootloader. The problem is, I am unable to delete the partition in disk management, so that I can extend my Windows partition and get my space back




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Delete unused e-mail account from Windows 10 Mail app

Hi,

Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.

To guide you in the right direction, I need more information from the computer by answering the following questions:

1. When you say delete unused account, Exactly which account you want to delete?

If possible provide us a screenshot to assist you better.

I would suggest you to run the in-built Windows Store app troubleshooter and check. Follow the steps:

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  Press Windows Key + X..
  
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  Click on Control Panel.
  
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  Select Troubleshooting.
  
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  On the left pane, click on View All.
  
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  Click on Windows Store apps to run the troubleshooter and follow the onscreen instructions.
  

Let us know if the issue is resolved or if you require further assistance.

 

Delete Unused Prfetch Files

Hi,

To view the prefetch folder, kindly follow the steps below:

• Press Windows key + R
• Type in "C:/WINDOWS/Prefetch" without the quotation.

By then, you can now view the list of prefetch on your Windows. You can determine which prefetch to delete by its filename and the date that it has been modified. You can also check its properties for the details of the said prefetch files. To delete it, right-click
the said prefetch and then, click Delete.

Let us know how it goes.

 

Unable to delete a folder - Invalid folder name


Suggestion:

1. Run chkdsk x: /r to make sure that there's no HD corruption.
   x: is the drive containing the folder you want to delete.
2. Try to delete the folder again. If still does not work, go to step 3.
3. Download: Download - Linux Mint and create a bootable USB using: Rufus - Create bootable USB
4. Boot up with Linux Mint and try to delete the folder again.
   NOTE: Unlike WinPE. Linux does not have any Windows permission imposed to it so it is easier to delete.