Windows 10: Folder named F86B0233-9A85-4589-8AAF-524CC4F8211B in ProgramData

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  1. cgrim1985 Win User

    Folder named F86B0233-9A85-4589-8AAF-524CC4F8211B in ProgramData


    I was uninstalling a piece of software using Programs and Features in the control panel and when I went into ProgramData there is a empty folder called {F86B0233-9A85-4589-8AAF-524CC4F8211B} and I'm not sure what is creating this empty folder, but when I try to delete it, the folder just keeps coming back.

    I'm using Windows 10 Pro version number 2004 (OS Build 19041.330)

    :)
     
    cgrim1985, Jul 2, 2020
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  2. cgrim1985 Win User

    Folder named {F86B0233-9A85-4589-8AAF-524CC4F8211B} in ProgramData

    I was uninstalling a piece of software using Programs and Features in the control panel and when I went into ProgramData there is a empty folder called {F86B0233-9A85-4589-8AAF-524CC4F8211B} and I'm not sure what is creating this empty folder, but when I try to delete it, the folder just keeps coming back.

    I'm using Windows 10 Pro version number 2004 (OS Build 19041.330)
     
    cgrim1985, Aug 5, 2020
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  3. dalchina Win User
    Folder named {F86B0233-9A85-4589-8AAF-524CC4F8211B} in ProgramData

    You could attempt a process of elimination e.g.
    - perform a clean boot (Google or see tutorial if unsure)
    - delete the folder
    - see if it returns.

    If not, it's presumably created by something not running after the clean install, thus you may be able to identify it.

    You can also examine the properties of the folder. Note the time and date at which it's created.
    E.g. on startup, on schedule at regular times...
     
    dalchina, Aug 5, 2020
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  4. dalchina Win User

    Folder named F86B0233-9A85-4589-8AAF-524CC4F8211B in ProgramData

    Folder named {F86B0233-9A85-4589-8AAF-524CC4F8211B} in ProgramData

    First program to install as soon as you can is a disk imaging program e.g. Macrium Reflect (free)- then start routinely using disk imaging. Can save clean installs.

    When I look at my Program Data folder there is a folder (not empty) with a name of similar form.

    Others have mentioned the same:
    What are the random letters and numbers of a folder in a hard drive? Can I delete it? - Quora
    (no explanation)
     
    dalchina, Aug 5, 2020
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