Windows 10: Can't delete a folder Invalid file handle

Discus and support Can't delete a folder Invalid file handle in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I have a folder I cannot delete, inside this folder are files named con.txt1 through con.txt8190 when I attempt to recycle it, it returns - Invalid... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/john_the_idiot, Aug 18, 2020.

  1. /U/JOHN_THE_IDIOT
    /u/john_the_idiot Win User

    Can't delete a folder Invalid file handle


    I have a folder I cannot delete, inside this folder are files named con.txt1 through con.txt8190 when I attempt to recycle it, it returns - Invalid file handle. How do I remove this from my files?

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    :)
     
    /u/john_the_idiot, Aug 18, 2020
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  2. TOPGUNDCP
    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 18, 2020
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  3. OLI_RAMSAY
    oli_ramsay Win User
    Trouble deleting a folder

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

    *Confused Can't delete a folder Invalid file handle :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Can't delete a folder Invalid file handle :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Aug 18, 2020
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  4. MOBTONGUEZILLA
    mobtonguezilla Win User

    Can't delete a folder Invalid file handle

    the handle is invalid HELP!


    I'm going through the same thing right now. i tried to go in and come in on safe mode but it still would give me the same error. Now it will take my password, start to log in and bring up my main screen but it blip then goes back to the sign in page where i put my password in it would give that 'invalid handle" message.
     
    mobtonguezilla, Aug 18, 2020
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