Windows 10: How to disconnect two folders that you can't delete?

Discus and support How to disconnect two folders that you can't delete? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Somehow I accidentally bonded my two libraries together, and now if I try to change or move one folder it will change the other. So they share the same... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Andrew Kershaw, Sep 20, 2019.

  1. ANDREW KERSHAW
    Andrew Kershaw Win User

    How to disconnect two folders that you can't delete?


    Somehow I accidentally bonded my two libraries together, and now if I try to change or move one folder it will change the other. So they share the same files and I would like them to be seperated from each other. Is there a simple fix?

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    Andrew Kershaw, Sep 20, 2019
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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 disconnect two folders that you can't delete? :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well How to disconnect two folders that you can't delete? :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Sep 20, 2019
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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, Sep 20, 2019
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  4. WOJTASRED
    WojtasRed Win User

    How to disconnect two folders that you can't delete?

    Hidden folders

    I installed `Kane and Lynch` on my PC twice in Program Files(x86) folder but I can`t find them (2 folders with game). But free space on my HDD is lower. So there`re those folders on my hdd. I use option `unhide` hidden folders but still can`t find them. Any suggestions? How can i delete those hidden folders?

    When I run istallation for this game I can see those folders in Program Files(x86) folde.

    I`m using Win 7 Ultimate 64 bit.
     
    WojtasRed, Sep 20, 2019
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