Windows 10: Unable to Delete possibly Corrupted Folder

Discus and support Unable to Delete possibly Corrupted Folder in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hello, I am encountering an issue with a corrupted folder on my D: drive that I am unable to delete. Attempting to delete it in File Explorer gives the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by MJDawson, Jan 19, 2025.

  1. MJDAWSON
    MJDawson Win User

    Unable to Delete possibly Corrupted Folder


    Hello, I am encountering an issue with a corrupted folder on my D: drive that I am unable to delete. Attempting to delete it in File Explorer gives the error "0x80070091: The directory is not empty," but the folder appears empty even with hidden files shown. Using PowerShell commands such as Remove-Item, rm, and del also fails. When I use Get-ChildItem, it lists two entries inside the folder: c: and z:. These entries do not correspond to any actual drives or files, and attempting to remove them individually results in an error stating the files do not exist. I do not have a Z: drive on my syst

    :)
     
    MJDawson, Jan 19, 2025
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  2. TOPGUNDCP
    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, Jan 19, 2025
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  3. 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 Unable to Delete possibly Corrupted Folder :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Unable to Delete possibly Corrupted Folder :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Jan 19, 2025
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  4. FREDERIK LONG
    Frederik Long Win User

    Unable to Delete possibly Corrupted Folder

    Delete a file folder.

    In such cases it is often possible to use this 3-step process:

    1. Move the folder to C:\
    2. Reboot
    3. Delete the folder
     
    Frederik Long, Jan 19, 2025
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