Windows 10: Permanently delete the folders generated by windows10?

Discus and support Permanently delete the folders generated by windows10? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; How do you permanently delete the folders generated by windows10 such as 3D Objects, Documents, Downloads, Music, Pictures, Videos? I am sick of... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Murray Peterson, Feb 9, 2021.

  1. MURRAY PETERSON
    Murray Peterson Win User

    Permanently delete the folders generated by windows10?


    How do you permanently delete the folders generated by windows10 such as 3D Objects, Documents, Downloads, Music, Pictures, Videos?

    I am sick of Windows10 defaulting to these folders. Basically I want to save files where I want to save them. I don't want an operating system directing files to its default locations. I don't want to have to wade past all the shortcuts windows10 suggests to get to where I want to store something.

    :)
     
    Murray Peterson, Feb 9, 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 Permanently delete the folders generated by windows10? :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Permanently delete the folders generated by windows10? :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Feb 9, 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, Feb 9, 2021
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  4. GAROSS
    GARoss Win User

    Permanently delete the folders generated by windows10?

    Ok to delete $Windows10.~BT folder after install?


    Disk cleanup doesn't list $Windows10.~BT folder. I tried just deleting but it would't allow. *Confused
     
    GARoss, Feb 9, 2021
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