Windows 10: I can't delete a folder because it doesnt exist?

Discus and support I can't delete a folder because it doesnt exist? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I have an empty folder in my music folder and I can't delete it. Every time I try it it says "element not found". I've tried unlocker, CMD and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Daenerys212, Dec 17, 2019.

  1. /U/DAENERYS212
    /u/Daenerys212 Win User

    I can't delete a folder because it doesnt exist?


    I have an empty folder in my music folder and I can't delete it. Every time I try it it says "element not found". I've tried unlocker, CMD and Bitdefender "file destroyer" option, nothing seems to work. I really want to get rid of this folder but it seems undeletable. What can I do?

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    /u/Daenerys212, Dec 17, 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 I can't delete a folder because it doesnt exist? :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well I can't delete a folder because it doesnt exist? :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Dec 17, 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, Dec 17, 2019
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  4. WOJTASRED
    WojtasRed Win User

    I can't delete a folder because it doesnt exist?

    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, Dec 17, 2019
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