Windows 10: Deleted Cortana folder

Discus and support Deleted Cortana folder in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I deleted the Cortana folder in C:\Windows\SystemApps and now the search/run function is gone too along with Cortana. I wanted just Cortana to be... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/OmniCosmos, Dec 21, 2020.

  1. /U/OMNICOSMOS
    /u/OmniCosmos Win User

    Deleted Cortana folder


    I deleted the Cortana folder in C:\Windows\SystemApps and now the search/run function is gone too along with Cortana. I wanted just Cortana to be removed not search. How can I get search back?

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    :)
     
    /u/OmniCosmos, Dec 21, 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 Deleted Cortana folder :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Deleted Cortana folder :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Dec 21, 2020
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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, Dec 21, 2020
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  4. FREDERIK LONG
    Frederik Long Win User

    Deleted Cortana folder

    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, Dec 21, 2020
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