Windows 10: Unable to move or delete files or folders

Discus and support Unable to move or delete files or folders in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Constantly get "File/Folder in use by another program".... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by M.L.R.- [O365], Nov 27, 2019.

  1. M.L.R.- [O365]
    M.L.R.- [O365] Win User

    Unable to move or delete files or folders


    Constantly get "File/Folder in use by another program".

    :)
     
    M.L.R.- [O365], Nov 27, 2019
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  2. GUEST1
    Guest1 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 move or delete files or folders :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Unable to move or delete files or folders :eek:hwell:
     
    Guest1, Nov 27, 2019
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  3. GUEST2
    Guest2 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.
     
    Guest2, Nov 27, 2019
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  4. GUEST3
    Guest3 Win User

    Unable to move or delete files or folders

    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
     
    Guest3, Nov 27, 2019
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