Windows 10: Regarding files and folders deletion

Discus and support Regarding files and folders deletion in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hello everyone, I am bit confused about a question that might be very silly or simple enough for some of you but I just want to make sure my... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by AneekSen, Jul 4, 2021.

  1. ANEEKSEN
    AneekSen Win User

    Regarding files and folders deletion


    Hello everyone, I am bit confused about a question that might be very silly or simple enough for some of you but I just want to make sure my understanding. So here's my doubt -How to delete literally everything files & folders that is unnecessary taking up drive space and not system files?

    :)
     
    AneekSen, Jul 4, 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 Regarding files and folders deletion :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Regarding files and folders deletion :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Jul 4, 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, Jul 4, 2021
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  4. FREDERIK LONG
    Frederik Long Win User

    Regarding files and folders deletion

    Delete a file folder.

    In such cases it is often possible to use this 3-step process:

    1. Move the folder to C:\
    2. Reboot
    3. Delete the folder
     
    Frederik Long, Jul 4, 2021
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