Windows 10: Error 0x80070780 stopping me from deleting Windows.old folder

Discus and support Error 0x80070780 stopping me from deleting Windows.old folder in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I recently factory reset my computer and just accessed Windows with a new boot. I log in and I see a file called Windows.old. I attempt to delete it,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by SpooniMgee, Sep 14, 2023.

  1. SPOONIMGEE
    SpooniMgee Win User

    Error 0x80070780 stopping me from deleting Windows.old folder


    I recently factory reset my computer and just accessed Windows with a new boot. I log in and I see a file called Windows.old. I attempt to delete it, but I need permission from the SYSTEM in order to do so. I transfer all ownership of the files to my account and I'm attempting the deletion again. It's stopped by Error: 0x80070780. I'm wondering what I can do why I'm getting this error and eventually delete that Windows.old folder. Any help is appreciated. please and thank you.

    :)
     
    SpooniMgee, Sep 14, 2023
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  2. MATRIRXP
    matrirxp Win User

    OneDrive folder error after formatting (Error 0X80070780)

    Use an external hard drive with my OneDrive files. After setting up my computer (Windows 10), OneDrive cannot be accessed from the external drive anymore.

    The following error appears:


    Error 0x80070780 stopping me from deleting Windows.old folder 268361d1582760165t-onedrive-folder-error-after-formatting-error-0x80070780-hmaep.png


    Try to look for solutions on the internet, but solve nothing.

    You also cannot use Disk E: (external HD) to sync with OneDrive.

    Error 0x80070780 stopping me from deleting Windows.old folder 268362d1582760251t-onedrive-folder-error-after-formatting-error-0x80070780-capturar.png


    Error 0x80070780 stopping me from deleting Windows.old folder 268363d1582760263t-onedrive-folder-error-after-formatting-error-0x80070780-v56gl.png
     
    matrirxp, Sep 14, 2023
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  3. 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 Error 0x80070780 stopping me from deleting Windows.old folder :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Error 0x80070780 stopping me from deleting Windows.old folder :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Sep 14, 2023
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  4. BRANNAX
    Brannax Win User

    Error 0x80070780 stopping me from deleting Windows.old folder

    UWP Error Code 0x80070780

    I've seen a lot of ways to solve this error for other items, but I have a folder in my WindowsApps folder which is physically stopping me from reinstalling the app as it cannot be accessed by the system to be deleted due to the 0x80070780 error code.

    Is the only way to literally reformat my Windows?
     
    Brannax, Sep 14, 2023
    #4
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