Windows 10: How do I stop Windows from automatically deleting folders?

Discus and support How do I stop Windows from automatically deleting folders? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Windows is deleting folders that have nothing in them. This is annoying because I use empty folders to take notes. How do I prevent Windows from doing... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by MarkC999_306, May 27, 2021.

  1. MARKC999_306
    MarkC999_306 Win User

    How do I stop Windows from automatically deleting folders?


    Windows is deleting folders that have nothing in them. This is annoying because I use empty folders to take notes. How do I prevent Windows from doing this? These folders don't even appear in my Recycle Bin so I can't even restore them.

    :)
     
    MarkC999_306, May 27, 2021
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  2. 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 stop Windows from automatically deleting folders? :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well How do I stop Windows from automatically deleting folders? :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, May 27, 2021
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  3. 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 stop Windows from automatically deleting folders? ;)
    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, May 27, 2021
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  4. TOPGUNDCP
    topgundcp Win User

    How do I stop Windows from automatically deleting folders?

    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, May 27, 2021
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