Windows 10: Stuck user folders and how to delete them

Discus and support Stuck user folders and how to delete them in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; As usually, the system is overprotective when not needed like deleting an already deleted and non-existing user profiles I use several. The user... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Zigmunds Steins, Oct 1, 2022.

  1. Stuck user folders and how to delete them


    As usually, the system is overprotective when not needed like deleting an already deleted and non-existing user profiles I use several. The user profile is gone, the folder seems to be empty but it just refuses to go and even with my hacking tools I have some it may take forever. Well, forever is a luxury I have, if there is no better way. Or is there?

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    Zigmunds Steins, Oct 1, 2022
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  2. Trouble deleting a folder

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

    *Confused Stuck user folders and how to delete them :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Stuck user folders and how to delete them :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Oct 1, 2022
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  3. 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, Oct 1, 2022
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  4. R9
    r9 Win User

    Stuck user folders and how to delete them

    Trouble deleting a folder

    Download norton commander for windows and try it. I`m using it for deleting those autorun.inf virus files that stuck to the USB drives or second non system partition. If no file is used from windows folder NC should erase it easy. And there is Hiren`s boot disk that you can download it is bootable and has volkov commander on it similar to NC and it runs in DOS and it will delete windows folder 100%. Or you can make USB stick bootable and use deltree command.
     
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