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  1. CHOCOLATE COATED LIGHTS
    Chocolate coated lights Win User

    Unable to delete a folder-Error 0x80070091: the directory is not empty


    i can't delete a folder! please help! i tried everything!

    :)
     
    Chocolate coated lights, Nov 2, 2023
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  2. NICKCROUCHER
    NickCroucher Win User

    Unable to delete a folder-Error 0x80070091: the directory is not empty

    Original Title[Error 0x80070091]

    Hi there everyone I'm hoping you can help me.

    I'm trying to delete a folder off my secondary HDD after installing a video game however I'm getting the following error "Error 0x80070091: the directory is not empty"

    Now I've had a search around and ran a CHKDSK check on the drive and it's fine, also tried to delete the folder in safe mode and tried to use AVG shred feature all the no avail.

    I am hoping you all have some further suggestions that I could try as this is starting to stress me about a little and I'm fearing HDD failure!!

    Thank you in advance Unable to delete a folder-Error 0x80070091: the directory is not empty :)
     
    NickCroucher, Nov 2, 2023
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  3. GRAEME.P
    Graeme.P Win User
    error 0x80070091

    Hi David, thanks for your question. I'm Graeme, a Microsoft Community expert and fellow user.

    There are a number of suggestions to troubleshoot this error in the below article:

    https://www.thewindowsclub.com/error-0x80070091...

    It suggests trying to rename the folder first, and if you can't do that then run Check Disk and restart Windows Explorer.

    If you need assistance carrying out these steps or the problem persists, please let me know and I'll see what else we can try! Thanks!

    Note: Non-Microsoft websites are linked. The pages appear to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised
    on the site before you decide to download and install it.
     
    Graeme.P, Nov 2, 2023
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  4. DRONE
    Drone Win User

    Unable to delete a folder-Error 0x80070091: the directory is not empty

    Directory Size Utility

    First of all nice utility, Mindweaver!
    Second of all, it's so nice to see that this section ain't dead.

    I have a few questions/suggestions, maybe you'd want to see ...
    • maybe you rename Get Folder button caption to something more intuitive? Add Folder, Get Folder Size, Check Folder Size or something like that?
    • Could you add subfolder files to the right pane? (it can be a tickbox with include sub dirs)
    • maybe you also add export list to excel?
    • there's delete file button maybe you add delete folder button too?
    • and finally maybe you can add UP button for directories?
     
    Drone, Nov 2, 2023
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