Windows 10: Created Folder ... which points to the parent folder, can't delete it.

Discus and support Created Folder ... which points to the parent folder, can't delete it. in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I managed to get a folder with the name ... created. When I double-click it, it resolves to the same directory I was in, so it is an infinite loop. I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by FrithjofMoritzen, Aug 16, 2020.

  1. FRITHJOFMORITZEN
    FrithjofMoritzen Win User

    Created Folder ... which points to the parent folder, can't delete it.


    I managed to get a folder with the name ... created. When I double-click it, it resolves to the same directory I was in, so it is an infinite loop. I can't delete the folder because it is not empty or the parent folder because it is not empty. I can't rename or move it.

    Created Folder ... which points to the parent folder, can't delete it. 648039db-c0ea-4325-b565-554dfa066026?upload=true.png


    How can I get rid of it safely?

    :)
     
    FrithjofMoritzen, Aug 16, 2020
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  2. 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 Created Folder ... which points to the parent folder, can't delete it. :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Created Folder ... which points to the parent folder, can't delete it. :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Aug 16, 2020
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  3. WOJTASRED
    WojtasRed Win User
    Hidden folders

    I installed `Kane and Lynch` on my PC twice in Program Files(x86) folder but I can`t find them (2 folders with game). But free space on my HDD is lower. So there`re those folders on my hdd. I use option `unhide` hidden folders but still can`t find them. Any suggestions? How can i delete those hidden folders?

    When I run istallation for this game I can see those folders in Program Files(x86) folde.

    I`m using Win 7 Ultimate 64 bit.
     
    WojtasRed, Aug 16, 2020
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  4. TOPGUNDCP
    topgundcp Win User

    Created Folder ... which points to the parent folder, can't delete it.

    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 16, 2020
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