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  1. L_TURN9
    l_turn9 Win User

    Win10 File Explorer - unable to delete nested folders


    Not 100% sure I am using 'nested' in the proper context, but what I'm trying to describe are situations where I want to delete a folder that contains other sub-folders. When I try to delete a folder such as c:\documents\Folder\subfolder\subfolder\etc and the subfolders may or may not contain files; but when I click delete, while selecting the Folder, I am denied the ability to complete the command and get a warning saying one or more of the subfolders are not empty.How can I convince W10 to complete the command?thx

    :)
     
    l_turn9, Sep 27, 2024
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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 Win10 File Explorer - unable to delete nested folders :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Win10 File Explorer - unable to delete nested folders :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, Sep 27, 2024
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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, Sep 27, 2024
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  4. FREDERIK LONG
    Frederik Long Win User

    Win10 File Explorer - unable to delete nested folders

    nested desktop folder

    After I examining your folder listing, I need to ask for some clarification:

    • Where exactly do you feel you have the unwanted nested folders?
    • The Downloads folder is normalla located here:

      C:\Users\Doug\Downloads

      In your case it is located here:

      C:\Users\Doug\Desktop\New Personal\Downloads

      Is there any particular reason for this?
     
    Frederik Long, Sep 27, 2024
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