Windows 10: Delete corrupt folders

Discus and support Delete corrupt folders in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I have a USB drive stick which has somehow got some corrupted folders - see below screens shot. I have no idea how these folders arose, and am trying... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by mawallace, Jan 31, 2021.

  1. MAWALLACE
    mawallace Win User

    Delete corrupt folders


    I have a USB drive stick which has somehow got some corrupted folders - see below screens shot. I have no idea how these folders arose, and am trying to delete them.

    when I try to delete them in MS dos it fails, saying the syntax is wrong - even though it delete the uncorrputed files.

    any idea how to get rid of them

    :)
     
    mawallace, Jan 31, 2021
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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 corrupt folders :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Delete corrupt folders :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Jan 31, 2021
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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, Jan 31, 2021
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  4. KILLER_RUBBER_DUCKY
    Killer_Rubber_Ducky Win User

    Delete corrupt folders

    Help!! Can not delete folder

    Thanks,
    Killbox beta worked great. I set it to delete on reboot. I was then able to Manually delete the folder.
     
    Killer_Rubber_Ducky, Jan 31, 2021
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