Windows 10: How can I delete this directory? ("RRbackups")

Discus and support How can I delete this directory? ("RRbackups") in Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance to solve the problem; Hello I have a directory called RRBackups on my external disk drive that I can't delete. When I try to delete it in Windows Explorer, it says: "You... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance' started by ship69, Nov 2, 2020.

  1. SHIP69
    ship69 Win User

    How can I delete this directory? ("RRbackups")


    Hello

    I have a directory called RRBackups on my external disk drive that I can't delete. When I try to delete it in Windows Explorer, it says: "You need Administrator permission to perform this task"

    I am logged in as an Administrator level of user.

    I also tried Windows /R, typing CMD and then control/shift/Enter to create a command window with Administrator privileges, but it won't let me delete the directory.

    Thanks

    J

    :)
     
    ship69, Nov 2, 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, Nov 2, 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, Nov 2, 2020
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  4. MINDWEAVER
    Mindweaver Win User

    How can I delete this directory? ("RRbackups")

    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

    How can I delete this directory? ("RRbackups") Main.jpg
     
    Mindweaver, Nov 2, 2020
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