Windows 10: Why can I not delete this strange folder even after pc reset?

I am using an Asus laptop. I had some 5007 events with windows defender offline scan. Full scans showed no detection. My third party anti virus logged "My Documents" folder as ignored because access was denied. I looked up the folder using file explorer, made sure that hidden items are shown. It did not appear. When I tried creating a new folder with the same name, it asked me if I want to merge the folders. When I tried to view the contents of the containing folder using command prompt, it shows two paths that have no names in it, just dots and no "My Documents" folder. I decided to reset the

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Trouble deleting a folder

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

*Confused

Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well hwell:

 

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.

 

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