Windows 10: How do I make a program that scans through the c drive and deletes all folders with nothing...

Discus and support How do I make a program that scans through the c drive and deletes all folders with nothing... in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I am going through my grandfather’s old computer and on his C drive, he has 23,000 files at 16,000 folders. I would guess about 70% of those folders... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/outback3725, Mar 15, 2020.

  1. /U/OUTBACK3725
    /u/outback3725 Win User

    How do I make a program that scans through the c drive and deletes all folders with nothing...


    I am going through my grandfather’s old computer and on his C drive, he has 23,000 files at 16,000 folders. I would guess about 70% of those folders contain no files but have hundreds of sub folders.

    The worst is when there is a parent folder that contains 8 files hidden somewhere in a mess put 300 folders.

    Is there a way that I could make a batch file or something of that sort that would scan through documents and delete all folders with nothing in them or folders with no files in them. I want to clear out the C drive so that the only folders that are left are the ones that contain files.

    Anything you can offer is appreciated.

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    /u/outback3725, Mar 15, 2020
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  2. ANUSHA
    Anusha Win User

    C windows installer folder - Delete?

    He can do symbolic link redirection and move the files in it to a different location. *Wink How do I make a program that scans through the c drive and deletes all folders with nothing... ;)
    Better try it out in a virtual of first. Just a suggestion.

    Like:
    First move everything in c:\windows\installer to d:\installercache
    Then delete c:\windows\installer folder
    Then type this in command mode as admin
    mklink /d c:\windows\installer d:\installercache

    Removing those installer files is a bad idea. it might prevent you from updating or uninstalling apps.
     
    Anusha, Mar 15, 2020
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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 How do I make a program that scans through the c drive and deletes all folders with nothing... :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well How do I make a program that scans through the c drive and deletes all folders with nothing... :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Mar 15, 2020
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  4. TOPGUNDCP
    topgundcp Win User

    How do I make a program that scans through the c drive and deletes all folders with nothing...

    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, Mar 15, 2020
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