Windows 10: Windows delete all my text and folders

Discus and support Windows delete all my text and folders in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; One day out of blue my text files and folders on my desktop disappear and I am unable to find them. Also, I am unable to access some of my file as the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by Starch, May 2, 2020.

  1. STARCH
    Starch Win User

    Windows delete all my text and folders


    One day out of blue my text files and folders on my desktop disappear and I am unable to find them. Also, I am unable to access some of my file as the computer said I do find access to files.

    Version 1809 (OS Build 17763. 1158)

    DxDiag.txt

    :)
     
    Starch, May 2, 2020
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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 Windows delete all my text and folders :confused:

    Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well Windows delete all my text and folders :eek:hwell:
     
    oli_ramsay, May 2, 2020
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  3. ANUSHA
    Anusha Win User
    C windows installer folder - Delete?

    He can do symbolic link redirection and move the files in it to a different location. *Wink Windows delete all my text and folders ;)
    Better try it out in a virtual of first. Just a suggestion.

    Like:
    First move everything in c:\windows\installer to d:\installercache
    Then delete c:\windows\installer folder
    Then type this in command mode as admin
    mklink /d c:\windows\installer d:\installercache

    Removing those installer files is a bad idea. it might prevent you from updating or uninstalling apps.
     
    Anusha, May 2, 2020
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  4. TOPGUNDCP
    topgundcp Win User

    Windows delete all my text and folders

    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, May 2, 2020
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