Windows 10: Directory Deletion Error

Discus and support Directory Deletion Error in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; [ATTACH] I am trying to delete a directory from my USB drive but I am keep getting the following error that is in the attached picture:... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/zballa56, Oct 19, 2020.

  1. /U/ZBALLA56
    /u/zballa56 Win User

    Directory Deletion Error


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    I am trying to delete a directory from my USB drive but I am keep getting the following error that is in the attached picture:

    https://preview.redd.it/kdhlcq4xf2u...bp&s=22dedda0bfd3b625461b701dd4140aeb3b1f2607

    I tried everything to get rid of the error, but so far no luck. I tried the following:

    attrib -H -S -R "G:\found.001" /S /D, but the process is hanging. I also tried to take ownership of the directory by using the following command: takeown /f G:\found.001 /R. This command looked like it worked, but when I try to enable inheritance it fails. Does anyone have any suggestion how to delete this folder?

    Thanks

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    /u/zballa56, Oct 19, 2020
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  2. DRONE
    Drone Win User

    Directory Size Utility

    First of all nice utility, Mindweaver!
    Second of all, it's so nice to see that this section ain't dead.

    I have a few questions/suggestions, maybe you'd want to see ...
    • maybe you rename Get Folder button caption to something more intuitive? Add Folder, Get Folder Size, Check Folder Size or something like that?
    • Could you add subfolder files to the right pane? (it can be a tickbox with include sub dirs)
    • maybe you also add export list to excel?
    • there's delete file button maybe you add delete folder button too?
    • and finally maybe you can add UP button for directories?
     
    Drone, Oct 19, 2020
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  3. MINDWEAVER
    Mindweaver Win User
    Directory Size Utility

    Thanks buddy! Yea, this section's not dead. Kreij and I have big plans for this section. I don't want to give nothing away, but we have some bigger projects down the road. *Toast :toast: I feel I'm pretty good at coding with different languages, but I'm well behind Kreij's level of experience with those other Languages. I've been working on those other languages, and soon I'll feel comfortable enough to start, and not feel like I'm holding the project back. *Toast :toast:

    Now on to your suggestions.

    • maybe you rename Get Folder button caption to something more intuitive? Add Folder, Get Folder Size, Check Folder Size or something like that? Yea, that's been bothering me and I like your suggestion "Add Folder". I'll change it on the next release.
    • Could you add subfolder files to the right pane? (it can be a tickbox with include sub dirs) I could add this, but let me see if I understand what you're asking. By subfolders you mean add all the folders in the left panel to the right panel? Those folders are all the subfolders in the "Get folder".
    • maybe you also add export list to excel? I'll add this on the next release.
    • there's delete file button maybe you add delete folder button too? I'll add this on the next release.
    • and finally maybe you can add UP button for directories? I'll add this on the next release.
    These are all great suggestions! Thanks Drone! *Toast :toast:
     
    Mindweaver, Oct 19, 2020
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  4. MINDWEAVER
    Mindweaver Win User

    Directory Deletion Error

    Directory Size Utility

    New! Directory Size Utility BETA v1.3


    Change Log v1.3
    • Resolved an issue where resizing caused the "Directory Size Utility" to crash. - Thanks Drone!
    • New button Icons.
    • New high resolution icon for the Directory Size Utility.
    • New Delete folder button.
    • New right click menu item("Delete folder") for folder list.
    • New Export to Excel button.
    • Renamed "Get folder..." to "Add folder..."
    • Clicking "Directory Size Utility" name in the about window will take you to the home web page.
    Download here!

    Spoiler: New Screen Shot Main Screen

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    Mindweaver, Oct 19, 2020
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