Windows 10: Delete a folder that sghows but is not there WIN10 Pro

Discus and support Delete a folder that sghows but is not there WIN10 Pro in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I have two folders shown in my explorer but when I try to delete them i get an error message that they do not exist. I can open the folders and se... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Jack J Jackson, Nov 11, 2022.

  1. JACK J JACKSON
    Jack J Jackson Win User

    Delete a folder that sghows but is not there WIN10 Pro


    I have two folders shown in my explorer but when I try to delete them i get an error message that they do not exist. I can open the folders and se files in them but they can not be deleted. How do I delete the "ghostfolders"?

    :)
     
    Jack J Jackson, Nov 11, 2022
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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 Delete a folder that sghows but is not there WIN10 Pro :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Delete a folder that sghows but is not there WIN10 Pro :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Nov 11, 2022
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  3. 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, Nov 11, 2022
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  4. FREDERIK LONG
    Frederik Long Win User

    Delete a folder that sghows but is not there WIN10 Pro

    Delete a file folder.

    In such cases it is often possible to use this 3-step process:

    1. Move the folder to C:\
    2. Reboot
    3. Delete the folder
     
    Frederik Long, Nov 11, 2022
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