Windows 10: Mysterious folders in Downloads, edited up to several times a day, return when deleted.

Discus and support Mysterious folders in Downloads, edited up to several times a day, return when deleted. in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Hello Microsoft Forum, around a month or two ago the folders in the picture below have started appearing in very large numbers. Unfortunately I was... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by GaryB1602, Sep 20, 2019.

  1. GARYB1602
    GaryB1602 Win User

    Mysterious folders in Downloads, edited up to several times a day, return when deleted.


    Hello Microsoft Forum,


    around a month or two ago the folders in the picture below have started appearing in very large numbers. Unfortunately I was unable to isolate the cause of this. I have run several AntiMalware programs and they seem harmless for now, I have also browsed the web and only found vague descriptions of similar occurences that were attributed to a Windows update, which didn't impress me much since I doubt they would land in the Downloads folder, it's too fishy a location.


    Mysterious folders in Downloads, edited up to several times a day, return when deleted. 52b5a8c0-aa73-476a-992a-da0741b232c0?upload=true.jpg


    As mentioned these Folder are edited up to several times every day and upon deleting they will restored either within minutes or hours.

    Mysterious folders in Downloads, edited up to several times a day, return when deleted. 1a25220b-f8c3-4507-9ce7-1f8d98236845?upload=true.jpg

    Since they have been no noticable harm until now, and there have been no spyware alerts I haven't given in too much attention yet, but seeing that it won't be deleting itself and I have no way of preventing it from returning or isolating the cause I am reaching out to see if there is a record of this happening and possible solutions.

    I thank everyone who answers ahead of time.


    Regards


    Gary

    :)
     
    GaryB1602, 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 Mysterious folders in Downloads, edited up to several times a day, return when deleted. :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Mysterious folders in Downloads, edited up to several times a day, return when deleted. :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. ARJAI
    Arjai Win User

    Mysterious folders in Downloads, edited up to several times a day, return when deleted.

    How to get rid of mysterious "Toshiba drivers" folder from my desktop?

    Buy an ASUS! *Roll Eyes Mysterious folders in Downloads, edited up to several times a day, return when deleted. :rolleyes:

    *Laugh :laugh:
     
    Arjai, Sep 20, 2019
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