Windows 10: Is it safe to delete Test folder

Discus and support Is it safe to delete Test folder in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I have two Test folders showing in Explorer. One has been there since 2014 and was created by a Microsoft Tech. There is another one created in 2016... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Lumbergumrubber, Jun 8, 2020.

  1. LUMBERGUMRUBBER
    Lumbergumrubber Win User

    Is it safe to delete Test folder


    I have two Test folders showing in Explorer. One has been there since 2014 and was created by a Microsoft Tech. There is another one created in 2016 apparently by another excited Microsoft Tech.

    In the first one, there is nothing since 2014 except one connection made in 2019 / 03 / 04 and has to do with the NRUSER.DAT. So obviously, Windows is in touch with that Folder yet.


    The second one has all dates in there listed as 2016 apart once again for this one file listed as NRUSER.DAT and that also 2019 03/ 04.


    It seems if memory serves me correctly, I removed this one time several years back and the computer wouldn't reboot. I'm wondering now with this latest Windows 10 update, would it be safe to get rid of those delete them or would I once again be enjoying a computer that would not reboot.

    :)
     
    Lumbergumrubber, Jun 8, 2020
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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 Is it safe to delete Test folder :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Is it safe to delete Test folder :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Jun 8, 2020
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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 8, 2020
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  4. DAVEM121
    DaveM121 Win User

    Is it safe to delete Test folder

    Safe to Delete this Folder?

    HiJames

    Yes that folder is safe to delete, it is left over form a Windows 10 Upgrade and not required by your system

    The 3 common folders you may find after a Windows Upgrade are listed below and they can always be deleted safely after the upgrade completes:

    $GetCurrent

    $WINDOWS.~BT

    $Windows.~WS
     
    DaveM121, Jun 8, 2020
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