Windows 10: how to delete folders that are no longer needed

Discus and support how to delete folders that are no longer needed in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; How do you delete folders in Thunderbird that are no longer needed or were added when you did an import?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by BruceLague, Jun 24, 2024.

  1. BRUCELAGUE
    BruceLague Win User

    how to delete folders that are no longer needed


    How do you delete folders in Thunderbird that are no longer needed or were added when you did an import?

    :)
     
    BruceLague, Jun 24, 2024
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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 folders that are no longer needed :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well how to delete folders that are no longer needed :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Jun 24, 2024
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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, Jun 24, 2024
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  4. FREDERIK LONG
    Frederik Long Win User

    how to delete folders that are no longer needed

    Delete a file folder.

    In such cases it is often possible to use this 3-step process:

    1. Move the folder to C:\
    2. Reboot
    3. Delete the folder
     
    Frederik Long, Jun 24, 2024
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