Windows 10: Cannot delete a folder with "@" in its name

Discus and support Cannot delete a folder with "@" in its name in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hello, I can't delete a folder with @ in its name. It says the file doesn't exist except I can still go into the folder and add files or whatever I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by leondy, Aug 27, 2020.

  1. leondy Win User

    Cannot delete a folder with "@" in its name


    Hello,


    I can't delete a folder with @ in its name. It says the file doesn't exist except I can still go into the folder and add files or whatever I want.


    I've turned off the controlled folder access and it doesn't help. i also can't change the name since it acts as if the folder path doesn't exist


    Cannot delete a folder with "@" in its name 0e975473-46df-483f-b0d8-c38ed5df63fd?upload=true.jpg

    :)
     
    leondy, Aug 27, 2020
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  2. 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, Aug 27, 2020
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  3. Trouble deleting a folder

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

    *Confused Cannot delete a folder with "@" in its name :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Cannot delete a folder with "@" in its name :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Aug 27, 2020
    #3
  4. Cannot delete a folder with "@" in its name

    Moved a folder from another drive and rename and it still shows as the old folder name in certain places

    Hi Nick,

    I suggest you to try the steps provided below and check the behavior.

    • Create a new folder name it as 'My Videos'.
    • Now copy/cut and paste the contents which are in the folder "Videos", and delete the folder "Videos".
    • Now check the behavior.
    Please keep us updated with the status of the folder, to assist you further.

    Regards,
     
    Syed Abdul Jabbar, Aug 27, 2020
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