Windows 10: I cannot delete a folder

Discus and support I cannot delete a folder in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello,I cannot delete a folder from my Downloads. When I try to delete it I get a "Item Not Found" message. "Could not find this itemThis is no longer... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Angelique Michelle, Dec 4, 2021.

  1. ANGELIQUE MICHELLE
    Angelique Michelle Win User

    I cannot delete a folder


    Hello,I cannot delete a folder from my Downloads. When I try to delete it I get a "Item Not Found" message. "Could not find this itemThis is no longer located in C:\Users....... Verify the item's location and try again."I've tried to use the Command Prompt. It gives me the message "The system cannot find the file specified."I have been attempting to delete this folder for a week with no luck. Any tips or help would be greatly appreciated.

    :)
     
    Angelique Michelle, Dec 4, 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 I cannot delete a folder :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well I cannot delete a folder :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Dec 4, 2021
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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, Dec 4, 2021
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  4. FREDERIK LONG
    Frederik Long Win User

    I cannot delete a folder

    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, Dec 4, 2021
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