Windows 10: Unable to delete folder

Discus and support Unable to delete folder in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Windows 10 Pro 1803, 17134.407. I'm backing up my steam files again and I forgot about backing up F.E.A.R. to a different name unfortunately it looks... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Allan Thomas, Nov 25, 2018.

  1. Unable to delete folder


    Windows 10 Pro 1803, 17134.407.


    I'm backing up my steam files again and I forgot about backing up F.E.A.R. to a different name unfortunately it looks like steam was able to not only create a folder with that name but chuck in a few sub folder with lots of files (20 files in two folders). Treesize can see the folder and sub folders but when I try to expand the folders everything vanishes and when attempting to delete the F.E.A.R. folder it has an error.


    Unable to delete folder 4e64727b-8d09-4819-9db3-ef1991f8b3de?upload=true.png


    Unable to delete folder 47690d6b-8262-4b4f-a0b3-216ef8c28f9f?upload=true.png


    But when I'm in windows and trying to remove said folder it says there is an unexpected error (which could have happened previously but since I backup every year or two it has been a while). I tried to do the rd FEAR~1 trick but that doesn't work anymore either and while I did consider upgrading to 1809 to see if that would do anything I realised this was in the programs folder and not users (and probably crash the upgrade knowing my luck).


    Unable to delete folder f79cec37-0a4e-40f8-a5ba-4210f9c153c4?upload=true.png


    I've tried to use powershell's remove-item and even downloaded file assassin and that has an error detecting the file.


    Unable to delete folder 4767e472-e8d3-47a1-a07b-3ac91a9ba377?upload=true.png


    I tried to replicate the issue by manually creating a folder with the same name but windows always seemed to remove the last . (which I'm assuming is what's causing the error since I can delete those folders fine) so could someone please look at the method that steam is using to create the folder and get it to also remove any last . in folder names when creating them and hopefully patch it so I can remove this stupid folder.


    I have more than enough space at this point so it's not urgent but it's ticking me off every time I go to move all the folders off to a portable drive and have to make sure I'm not selecting that folder.

    :)
     
    Allan Thomas, Nov 25, 2018
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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 Unable to delete folder :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Unable to delete folder :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Nov 25, 2018
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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, Nov 25, 2018
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  4. tfwul Win User

    Unable to delete folder

    Unable to delete a folder - Invalid folder name


    Unable to delete a folder on an external USB HDD. Tried with take ownership.
    Tried Takedown, and some options on
    Owner of Files and Folders - Change in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums

    I booted from USB (WinPE/Paragon) and accessed command prompt from there.
    Deleting the folder: invalid folder name.

    Have no idea how to solve it.
    I can rename the folder, but not move it.

    Any suggestions?

    As far as I can see I am the owner/administrator and having full control on the folder...?

    =
    W10 Unable to delete folder-invalid folder name.pdf

    Have combined all screenshots into 1 PDF - else the post would be way too big.
    never uploaded a PDF before.
    =
     
    tfwul, Nov 25, 2018
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