Windows 10: why is windows 10 deleting the contents of the download folder

Discus and support why is windows 10 deleting the contents of the download folder in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; windows 10 is deleteing the contents from the download folder... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by EDWARDAGUILERA, Jun 12, 2019.

  1. EDWARDAGUILERA
    EDWARDAGUILERA Win User

    why is windows 10 deleting the contents of the download folder


    windows 10 is deleteing the contents from the download folder

    :)
     
    EDWARDAGUILERA, Jun 12, 2019
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  2. BTARUNR
    btarunr Win User

    Windows 10 forced download

    The downloader is "privileged".
     
    btarunr, Jun 12, 2019
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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 why is windows 10 deleting the contents of the download folder :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well why is windows 10 deleting the contents of the download folder :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Jun 12, 2019
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  4. TOPGUNDCP
    topgundcp Win User

    why is windows 10 deleting the contents of the download folder

    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, Jun 12, 2019
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