Solved cannot delete corrupted folder

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
Version 22H2
Installed on ‎9/‎10/‎2023
OS build 22621.1928
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22644.1000.0

Hi, young.

Have a read here

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.

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

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.

Was the microsd tested?
Can the important files be backed up followed by a clean?

Thanks guys for the replies. the 7-zip method doesn't work. I will properly format the microsd later.

antspants said:

Hi, young.

Have a read here

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.