Windows 10: A folder and subfolders that can't be deleted

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  1. A folder and subfolders that can't be deleted


    I have a folder that is not deleted when you try to delete it no errors, no permissions errors, just, still there before delete, I tried using rmdir, Unlocker, or compress file with auto-remove option checked on 7zip but nothing works. also in windows safe modeThe origin of the bug I think is not important right now but I'm gonna tell how this thing started :I'm user of Spotify, and I have setted that download folder of spotify on a custom folder on one of my USB Externals disk that is always connected, path = "J:\SpotifySongs" . Sometimes I have to disconnect that disk so, before that

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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 A folder and subfolders that can't be deleted :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well A folder and subfolders that can't be deleted :eek:hwell:
     
  3. Directory Size Utility

    Thanks buddy! Yea, this section's not dead. Kreij and I have big plans for this section. I don't want to give nothing away, but we have some bigger projects down the road. *Toast :toast: I feel I'm pretty good at coding with different languages, but I'm well behind Kreij's level of experience with those other Languages. I've been working on those other languages, and soon I'll feel comfortable enough to start, and not feel like I'm holding the project back. *Toast :toast:

    Now on to your suggestions.

    • maybe you rename Get Folder button caption to something more intuitive? Add Folder, Get Folder Size, Check Folder Size or something like that? Yea, that's been bothering me and I like your suggestion "Add Folder". I'll change it on the next release.
    • Could you add subfolder files to the right pane? (it can be a tickbox with include sub dirs) I could add this, but let me see if I understand what you're asking. By subfolders you mean add all the folders in the left panel to the right panel? Those folders are all the subfolders in the "Get folder".
    • maybe you also add export list to excel? I'll add this on the next release.
    • there's delete file button maybe you add delete folder button too? I'll add this on the next release.
    • and finally maybe you can add UP button for directories? I'll add this on the next release.
    These are all great suggestions! Thanks Drone! *Toast :toast:
     
  4. Drone Win User

    A folder and subfolders that can't be deleted

    Directory Size Utility

    First of all nice utility, Mindweaver!
    Second of all, it's so nice to see that this section ain't dead.

    I have a few questions/suggestions, maybe you'd want to see ...
    • maybe you rename Get Folder button caption to something more intuitive? Add Folder, Get Folder Size, Check Folder Size or something like that?
    • Could you add subfolder files to the right pane? (it can be a tickbox with include sub dirs)
    • maybe you also add export list to excel?
    • there's delete file button maybe you add delete folder button too?
    • and finally maybe you can add UP button for directories?
     
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