Windows 10: I cannot delete a folder that "does not exist" (but it does)

Discus and support I cannot delete a folder that "does not exist" (but it does) in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; I tried to remove that folder using rmdir command in cmd, but it's no use. I haven't found other solutions on the Internet. So what else can I do?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by szlekjacob, Dec 11, 2018.

  1. I cannot delete a folder that "does not exist" (but it does)


    I tried to remove that folder using rmdir command in cmd, but it's no use. I haven't found other solutions on the Internet. So what else can I do?

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    szlekjacob, Dec 11, 2018
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  2. Trouble deleting a folder

    Thanks for the suggestion but it says "delete folder failed for E:\....." for each folder I try.

    *Confused I cannot delete a folder that "does not exist" (but it does) :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well I cannot delete a folder that "does not exist" (but it does) :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Dec 11, 2018
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  3. topgundcp Win User
    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.
     
    topgundcp, Dec 11, 2018
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  4. banditrvp Win User

    I cannot delete a folder that "does not exist" (but it does)

    Folder in library does not exist, cannot delete library folder


    Thanks for the replies. Here's my update.

    ArazelEternal: I ran SFC, DISM and CHKDSK on both the C & D drives. No problems reported and the folder remains in my Libraries Folder.
    Brink: Yes, I can turn off the Libraries folder in the backup set but that doesn't fix the problem of the non-existent folder remaining in the library. That's the folder I'm trying to remove. The images show what I'm seeing in the folders listing of File Explorer. The first image shows the message that pops up when I first clink on the Pictures folder that's highlighted. The second image is what I see when I right click and choose properties. As you can see in the D: drive listing, there is no Documents folder there.



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    I cannot delete a folder that "does not exist" (but it does) [​IMG]
     
    banditrvp, Dec 11, 2018
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