Windows 10: some folders cannot open or delete, they will disappear after restart

Discus and support some folders cannot open or delete, they will disappear after restart in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; it occors too frequently; how can i remove these folters without restart... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by KanCheng1, Mar 30, 2020.

  1. KanCheng1 Win User

    some folders cannot open or delete, they will disappear after restart


    it occors too frequently; how can i remove these folters without restart

    :)
     
    KanCheng1, Mar 30, 2020
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  2. silkstone Win User

    Disappearing folder

    I've encountered a strange problem in windows 10 where I tried to delete a file in a folder, but ended up deleting the whole directory. It did so without the usual pop-up to confirm delete or say it was too big for the recycle bin. It was my Videos folder, so pretty big, but the disk allocation has also remained the same.

    I've always had a problem with 'double icons' for the different user folders, including videos, and so I'm thinking it could have something to do with the whole thing, especially as now one of the two video folders has disappeared from the users folders.

    The first thing i tried was 'Undo delete', but it just bought the folder back with non of the contents. Then, I went straight to Recuva, but it came up blank (there must have been over 50 videos in the folder)

    I'm at a little bit of a loss as where to start looking for this disappeared folder and was hoping someone might have some suggestions?

    Screenshots below:


    some folders cannot open or delete,  they will disappear after restart upload_2017-4-1_22-11-14-png.png
     
    silkstone, Mar 30, 2020
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  3. Trouble deleting a folder

    Thanks for the suggestion but it says "delete folder failed for E:\....." for each folder I try.

    *Confused some folders cannot open or delete,  they will disappear after restart :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well some folders cannot open or delete,  they will disappear after restart :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Mar 30, 2020
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  4. topgundcp Win User

    some folders cannot open or delete, they will disappear after restart

    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, Mar 30, 2020
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