Windows 10: I can't delete a folder because of an "unexpected error"

Discus and support I can't delete a folder because of an "unexpected error" in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; I am trying to delete a folder from my laptop, but when I try to delete it, file explorer says there was an unexpected error. I tried looking up how... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by Kirigiri__, Nov 21, 2018.

  1. KIRIGIRI__
    Kirigiri__ Win User

    I can't delete a folder because of an "unexpected error"


    I am trying to delete a folder from my laptop, but when I try to delete it, file explorer says there was an unexpected error.

    I tried looking up how to fix the error but I didn't find anything helpful. Please help me fix this as soon as possible!

    I can't delete a folder because of an "unexpected error" 20d3703f-f2d6-4b4e-9ed2-9ebc57c314a1?upload=true.png

    :)
     
    Kirigiri__, Nov 21, 2018
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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 of an "unexpected error" :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well I can't delete a folder because of an "unexpected error" :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Nov 21, 2018
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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, Nov 21, 2018
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  4. EX_REVEN
    ex_reven Win User

    I can't delete a folder because of an "unexpected error"

    Can't delete folder!

    If you ever get more 'malicious' files that dont let you delete them

    Use a program called "Gypo Moveonboot"
    It stops the files from executing on bootup, which allows you to delete them without any "illegal error" messages. But its only for files, i dont think it does folders...
     
    ex_reven, Nov 21, 2018
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