Windows 10: Folder "Search" not deleting old file names

Discus and support Folder "Search" not deleting old file names in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; For some reason my computer isn't deleting old file names. Example: I have a picture named "Bob 1.0". I then change the name to "Bob 2.0". I then move... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Bob_12589, Jan 31, 2019.

  1. Bob_12589 Win User

    Folder "Search" not deleting old file names


    For some reason my computer isn't deleting old file names.

    Example: I have a picture named "Bob 1.0". I then change the name to "Bob 2.0". I then move that picture from Folder 1A to Folder 2B. When I do a search for "Bob" I get three results:

    I get "Bob 1.0", "Bob 2.0" in folder 1A, and "Bob 2.0" in Folder 2B. I cannot access "Bob 1.0" or "Bob 2.0" in Folder 1A as they no longer exist (obviously).


    This is incredibly annoying and given how I move and re-name folders with thousands of pictures my system is clogged with probably millions of dead duplicates.


    I have never seen this problem on any other computer.


    How can I have it so that my system deletes dead duplicates?

    :)
     
    Bob_12589, Jan 31, 2019
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  2. 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, 2019
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  3. Trouble deleting a folder

    Thanks for the suggestion but it says "delete folder failed for E:\....." for each folder I try.

    *Confused Folder "Search" not deleting old file names :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Folder "Search" not deleting old file names :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Jan 31, 2019
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  4. Folder "Search" not deleting old file names

    Moved a folder from another drive and rename and it still shows as the old folder name in certain places

    Hi Nick,

    I suggest you to try the steps provided below and check the behavior.

    • Create a new folder name it as 'My Videos'.
    • Now copy/cut and paste the contents which are in the folder "Videos", and delete the folder "Videos".
    • Now check the behavior.
    Please keep us updated with the status of the folder, to assist you further.

    Regards,
     
    Syed Abdul Jabbar, Jan 31, 2019
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