Windows 10: Secure 'File / Folder Deletion'

Discus and support Secure 'File / Folder Deletion' in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; As I understand it, when you delete a file, that file can still be 'recovered'. I believe that - even if you Empty the Recycle Bin - a smart 'crook'... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Pixelme, Aug 7, 2018.

  1. PIXELME
    Pixelme Win User

    Secure 'File / Folder Deletion'


    As I understand it, when you delete a file, that file can still be 'recovered'.


    I believe that - even if you Empty the Recycle Bin - a smart 'crook' who manages to gain access to your PC can 'still' recover sensitive files you've deleted (for example, files that include financial information etc).


    I don't want to go as far as encrypting my entire PC, but would like to know if - when deleting a file - you can do so in a way that means it is not recoverable.


    I don't want to use a 3rd Party Tool (don't trust) so would prefer a Native Microsoft Solution for making a file 'unrecoverable' at the time I delete it.


    I'm using Windows 10 Professional.


    (Microsoft, if you're 'reading this', please add such a feature if it does not already exist)


    Thanks in advance for any reply (appreciated).

    :)
     
    Pixelme, Aug 7, 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 Secure 'File / Folder Deletion' :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Secure 'File / Folder Deletion' :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Aug 7, 2018
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  3. TOPGUNDCP
    topgundcp Win User
    Unable to delete a folder - Invalid folder name


    Suggestion:
    • Run chkdsk x: /r to make sure that there's no HD corruption.
      x: is the drive containing the folder you want to delete.
    • Try to delete the folder again. If still does not work, go to step 3.
    • Download: Download - Linux Mint and create a bootable USB using: Rufus - Create bootable USB
    • 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, Aug 7, 2018
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  4. LYNDONGUITAR
    lyndonguitar Win User

    Secure 'File / Folder Deletion'

    0 byte folder cannot be deleted Problem

    I have a 0 byte folder and I can't delete it. I'm using win 7 64 bit.
    please help *Cry :cry:

    It says access denied when trying, please login as admin blah blah msgs....

    I've searched the net for hours, Trying unlocker, fileassassin, and all other 'file deleter' programs out there. tried on safe mode, tried the cmd commands, even in cmd it says access denied, tried the closing explorer.exe and doing the command. I tried changing permissions and atrributes and it says you do not have permission to view or edit this objects permission settings. I logged in as the Administrator and still no hope.

    the folder originally contained all my movies but since then i moved(using the move command) all of them someplace else(on another hdd) and I thought it was gone but the folder is still there, 0 bytes. It was shared when i deleted it and still appeared on the shared folders list but inaccessible coz it was already deleted so i 'unshared' the folder from the shared folders list. and so the problem began. the folder is still there and it is undeletable

    One surefire way to do it without deleting my files is copying all other files to another HDD and reformat it and copy it back again but my hdd is currently contains 1 tb out of 1.36 and i dont have any hdds with that free space to use.

    ALSO I CAN'T OPEN THE FOLDER it says

    Location is not available

    'directory' is not accessible.
    Access is Denied.

    i think its more of a windows glitch than a virus problem

    help??? *Frown Secure 'File / Folder Deletion' :(
     
    lyndonguitar, Aug 7, 2018
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