Windows 10: Will making a folder Read Only avoid deletion of files?

Discus and support Will making a folder Read Only avoid deletion of files? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I am planning to use the duplicate file finder feature of ccleaner to remove duplicate files form my multiple backup HDD. I was thinking of making the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/2mnyq, Mar 29, 2021.

  1. /U/2MNYQ
    /u/2mnyq Win User

    Will making a folder Read Only avoid deletion of files?


    I am planning to use the duplicate file finder feature of ccleaner to remove duplicate files form my multiple backup HDD.

    I was thinking of making the primary data folder on my Main HDD as Read only (suign the read only feature of Win10) and then find duplicate files and remove them from the HDDs.



    Intent of doing this Read Only is to reduce the possibility of deleting anything form the primary data folder when deleting several thousand files.



    Will the above be sufficient OR should I create another local regular (non-admin) account account for the deletion project. then I can give this account read only privileges on the primary data folder. This I believe would also reduce the possibility of deleting any of the primary data?



    Thoughts / further suggestions...

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    /u/2mnyq, Mar 29, 2021
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  2. 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 Will making a folder Read Only avoid deletion of files? :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Will making a folder Read Only avoid deletion of files? :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Mar 29, 2021
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  3. 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, Mar 29, 2021
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  4. JOSHUA HER1
    Joshua Her1 Win User

    Will making a folder Read Only avoid deletion of files?

    problem in deleting folders

    Hi Sindhu,

    The challenge that you are experiencing can occur due to several reasons, such as, incorrect user permissions settings, corrupted files, etc. To better assist you, kindly answer the following questions:

    • What are the exact error messages that you are getting?
    • What are the exact troubleshooting steps that you've taken so far? This is for us to avoid providing the same steps.
    • What kind of folder are you trying to delete? Are you trying to delete an app folder, system folder, or a file folder?

    We look forward to your response.
     
    Joshua Her1, Mar 29, 2021
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