Windows 10: Get rid of nested Application Data folders generated by robocopying C drive.

Discus and support Get rid of nested Application Data folders generated by robocopying C drive. in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I have the following problem. I was using robocopy to copy my C: disk to an external driver a backup of sort, that is, to folder D:\C_backup. However... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Dario de Judicibus, Dec 1, 2020.

  1. DARIO DE JUDICIBUS
    Dario de Judicibus Win User

    Get rid of nested Application Data folders generated by robocopying C drive.


    I have the following problem. I was using robocopy to copy my C: disk to an external driver a backup of sort, that is, to folder D:\C_backup. However robocopy got puzzled because the junction files and folders and created a lot of nested "Application Data" folders. So I stopped it. Now I want to delete D:\C_backup but I cannot fiind any way to do it. Working with permissions DOES NOT fix the porblem. Even if I get the ownership of all folders and subfolders and get Full Control of them, it looks like I am in an infinite loop of folders. I need a way to get rid of that directory. I cannot format the HD because it is 4TB and I have a lot of other stuff there. Please, reply ONLY if you KNOW how to fix it. No "try and hope" suggestions. Thank you in adavnce.

    :)
     
    Dario de Judicibus, Dec 1, 2020
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  2. FREDERIK LONG
    Frederik Long Win User

    nested desktop folder

    After I examining your folder listing, I need to ask for some clarification:

    • Where exactly do you feel you have the unwanted nested folders?
    • The Downloads folder is normalla located here:

      C:\Users\Doug\Downloads

      In your case it is located here:

      C:\Users\Doug\Desktop\New Personal\Downloads

      Is there any particular reason for this?
     
    Frederik Long, Dec 1, 2020
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  3. FREDERIK LONG
    Frederik Long Win User
    Robocopy copies folders not in Documents to my backup Documents folder on 2nd drive.

    Two things:

    • You must surroound your folder names with double quotes:

      robocopy "C:\Users\my name\Documents . . ." "D:\Dropbox\my name\Documents
      . . ."
    • Robocopy often hides target folders, causing users to think they are missing. Look for hidden folders.
     
    Frederik Long, Dec 1, 2020
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  4. GS99
    gs99 Win User

    Get rid of nested Application Data folders generated by robocopying C drive.

    User folders in root C: drive

    In my new Windows 10, these folders were generated:

    • Intel
    • PerfLogs
    • Program Files
    • Program Files (x86)
    • Users
    • Windows
    Is there a policy of users generating new folders in this root C: drive?

    On my old W7 PC I had several folders in C:, providing a shorter path for applications.

    E.g. Is there an advantage when new Windows software is installed?
     
    gs99, Dec 1, 2020
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