Windows 10: how to delete a system folder

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  1. JUDITH ARNOTT
    Judith Arnott Win User

    how to delete a system folder


    How to delete a system folder under This PC which has nothing in it

    :)
     
    Judith Arnott, May 26, 2023
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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 to delete a system folder :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well how to delete a system folder :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, May 26, 2023
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  3. TOPGUNDCP
    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, May 26, 2023
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  4. GOODMAN
    Goodman Win User

    how to delete a system folder

    0 byte folder cannot be deleted Problem

    +1
    That is the two thing i was about to suggest d/l & install Take Ownership or use Linux boot CD like , Puppy Linux should do just fine to delete it
     
    Goodman, May 26, 2023
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