I've got a folder on my Windows PC that I just can't delete, even though I don't need it anymore. Every time I try to delete it, I get an error saying that the file doesn't exist. I've attempted renaming it and even tried using 7zip, but no luck. I've also run some commands in the command prompt, but nothing works. The folder seems completely stuck, and it won't even let me cut or move it elsewhere, even after restarting my computer. Can anyone suggest how I might be able to delete it?
4 Answers
First off, have you tried restarting your PC again? Sometimes a simple reboot can fix weird issues like this.
I figured out how to fix this! I used WinRAR to compress the folder and checked the "delete folder after compressing" option. It worked like a charm, and I’m not sure what the underlying issue was, but just wanted to share that in case anyone else faces the same problem.
Another possibility is that your Anti-Virus software has quarantined a file within that folder, which could be causing the trouble. You might want to double-check your security software.
It could be a symbolic link or junction connected to another folder. You might need to remove those connections first to delete it. Look up how to check if the folder is a symbolic link or junction.
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