Solved cannot delete corrupted folder


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I have a empty corrupted folder on the microsd which cannot be deleted. I tried using CMD force delete, unlocker delete, and Auslogics shred but to no avail. format the microsd or ignoring it are my remaining options ? Thanks.

Edition Windows 11 Home
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Installed on ‎9/‎10/‎2023
OS build 22621.1928
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Hi, young.

Have a read here (y)

www.elevenforum.com

Cannot delete folder

Hi - I have a folder that I cannot delete. It keeps being included in my backups as (Desktop) and is 27 Gigs. I've tried every program I have - even those with options to "force delete" and looked online for solutions. Nothing works. I've even tried to "shred" the folder (and its individual...
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If what is in that thread doesn’t work, is there a problem with formatting? It seems the fastest option. Just copy any needed files from it first.
 

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    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22631.4112
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Sin-built
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz (4th Gen?)
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus VI Formula
    Memory
    32.0 GB of I forget and the box is in storage.
    Graphics Card(s)
    Gigabyte nVidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super OC 6GB
    Sound Card
    Onboard
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    4 x LG 23MP75 - 2 x 24MK430H-B - 1 x Wacom Pro 22" Tablet
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    Silverstone 1500
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    NZXT Phantom 820 Full-Tower Case
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    Noctua NH-D15 Elite Class Dual Tower CPU Cooler / 6 x EziDIY 120mm / 2 x Corsair 140mm somethings / 1 x 140mm Thermaltake something / 2 x 200mm Corsair.
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    Corsair K95 / Logitech diNovo Edge Wireless
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    Logitech G402 / G502 / Mx Masters / MX Air Cordless
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    100/40Mbps
    Browser
    All sorts
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    Kaspersky Premium
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    I’m on a horse.
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    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 Build: 22621.3958
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    LENOVO Yoga 7i EVO OLED 14" Touchscreen i5 12 Core 16GB/512GB
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    Intel Core 12th Gen i5-1240P Processor (1.7 - 4.4GHz)
    Memory
    16GB LPDDR5 RAM
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics Processor
    Sound Card
    Optimized with Dolby Atmos®
    Screen Resolution
    QHD 2880 x 1800 OLED
    Hard Drives
    M.2 512GB
    Other Info
    …still on a horse.
In cases like this, this is where any one of the live Linux distros come to the rescure. Boot to a the Linux usb drive, browse to the Windows partition and delete away.
There's also this. Download Delete.On.Reboot - MajorGeeks
 

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    Dell factory
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I use Nana zip (7-zip) to delete these phantom folders. Any compression app will do though. Just right click the folder and select add to archive. Select 'Delete files after compression' then ok. It should disappear.

Delete the zip folder.

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    RB Sierra_PEH (FP7)
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    32 GB DDR5 4800MHz
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    Samsung 990 PRO 2TB
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    Lenovo Bluetooth.
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    500 Mbps
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    Defender
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    Realtek Audio. NVIDIA High Definition Audio
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    180 Watt, 19.5 V
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    Edge
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    Defender
Was the microsd tested?
Can the important files be backed up followed by a clean?
 

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    Product : 190A Version : KBC Version 94.56
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    IDT High Definition Audio CODEC; PNP Device ID HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_111D&DEV_76E0
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    Model Hitachi HTS727575A9E364
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    Microsoft Defender
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    Mobile Workstation
Thanks guys for the replies. the 7-zip method doesn't work. I will properly format the microsd later.
 

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antspants said:
Hi, young.

Have a read here (y)

www.elevenforum.com

Cannot delete folder

Hi - I have a folder that I cannot delete. It keeps being included in my backups as (Desktop) and is 27 Gigs. I've tried every program I have - even those with options to "force delete" and looked online for solutions. Nothing works. I've even tried to "shred" the folder (and its individual...
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[ chkdsk C: /r ] worked. it repaired the corrupted folder. I subsequently accessed and deleted the folder.

Thanks antspants.
 

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