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2014 by Mitch Bartlett 14 Comments Filed Under: Windows Tagged: win7, Windows 8, xp There are many problems I've come across while working the computer help-desk. One of the common issues I've encountered is one that involves folders not deleting properly. When this issue occurs, an error message appears that says "Cannot cannot delete non empty directory Delete foldername: The directory is not empty". This problem can happen in Windows 8, 7, Vista, cannot delete empty folder and XP. Usually, the problem can be solved by with a Chkdsk scan. This can be done be following these steps. Type one the
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following based on your operating system: Windows 8, 7 & Vista: Click start, type "CHKDSK /F: in the Start Search box, then press "Enter". Windows XP: Go to "Start" > "Run". In the Open: line type "CHKDSK /F" and press "Enter".
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Note: If the folder you are trying to delete is located on a drive that is not your C: drive, add the drive letter to the end of the command. Example: CHKDSK /F E: If you used a drive letter in the command above, you will get a prompt about dismounting the drive. Type "Y" for Yes and press "Enter". Most likely, you will get a message like the following: Chkdsk cannot run because the volume is in use by another process. cannot delete empty folder in sharepoint 2010 Would you like to schedule this volume to be checked the next time the system restarts? (Y/N) Type "Y" for Yes and press "Enter" on your keyboard. Nothing will happen just yet. You'll have to restart your computer, to let the scan run. Once the scan is completed, try to delete the folder. You should be able to delete it just fine because CHKDSK has fixed the errors preventing it. Related posts: Disable Apple Software Update Screen (Windows) Block or Unblock Programs in Windows Firewall Windows: Bring Off-Screen Window Back Onto Screen Windows: Fix "We can't verify who created this file" Error Comments SlevenCalebra says October 1, 2016 at 1:06 am Thank you! Worked for me…. Dan says September 4, 2016 at 12:02 pm Thanks you so much! , I had a power outage and my drive got corrupted , it fixed it. :D dpw says June 26, 2016 at 7:48 pm Thanks! Worked for me after everything else alone did not. This was on Win10 trying to delete windows.old after a forced update. Thanks MS (NOT)! Will says January 14, 2016 at 12:01 pm This solved my external disk problems also. Geetha says January 7, 2016 at 10:51 am It worked.. Thnanx :) Ireneo says January 5, 2016 at 6:33 pm Thanks a lot..works like a charm Hermie says December 25, 2015 at 3:00 am Excellent. Simple, straight-forward instructions and worked first time! Adli says November 11, 2015 at 7:54 am Wo
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tech Search Tags: Builds Cases Cooling CPUs Graphics Laptops Memory Monitors Motherboards more Peripherals PSUs Storage VR ForumWindows XP Closed Cannot Delete xxx xxx: The Directory Is Not Empty Windows XP Harmonica BobMar 25, 2010, 9:34 AM I was http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/245948-45-cannot-delete-directory-empty-windows able to fix this problem "Cannot Delete xxx xxx: The Directory Is Not Empty Windows http://stackoverflow.com/questions/12415105/directory-is-not-empty-error-when-trying-to-programmatically-delete-a-folder XP" by going to "Disk Properties" and performing the check disc function on my hard drives (Main: Drive C, External: Drive E [since then I've added another External: Drive G]) I have had no problem since then. I feel some what sad or sheepish to tell you folks this, I got the not here (@ Tom's) but, from the internet. cannot delete I copied & pasted Cannot Delete xxx xxx: The Directory Is Not Empty Windows XP into the Google(?) seach box and from what came back a saw "perform the check disc function". 7 answers Last reply Mar 14, 2013 More about cannot delete directory empty windows graywolfMar 25, 2010, 10:41 AM No need to feel sheepish. We all share each other's resources on the web, and forums don't compete with each other. Since this is a cannot delete empty common problem, thanks for the tip georgejabrMay 3, 2010, 8:33 AM Hi HarmonicaTry to delete the file or folder you wish to from the command prompt. you might have a hidden file in the directory.Start>Programs>Accessories>Command Prompt.You can do that only if you are familiar with dos command. Related Resources Cannot Delete xxx xxx: The Directory Is Not Empty Windows XP Cannot Delete xxx.xxx- The Directory Is Not Empty How Do I Delete Old Windows Files? Help with directory oddity. Problem deleting empty Directory folder Can't find your answer ? Ask ! Get the answer valiant50Jul 20, 2010, 9:52 PM georgejabr said: Hi HarmonicaTry to delete the file or folder you wish to from the command prompt. you might have a hidden file in the directory.Start>Programs>Accessories>Command Prompt.You can do that only if you are familiar with dos command. When DOS commands, or running in Safe Mode does not help, CHKDSK command does.From Start, Run, type CHKDSK E: /F"E:" here is my first external (USB) disk, if no letter and colon (:), then CHKDSK checks the system disk after restart of your system./F is check and repair. jiro485Aug 11, 2011, 7:45 AM So glad I came across this post. By following simple instruction (but not if you don't have an idea, you will go loco in fact) made by Harmonica bob > right click on disk>properties>
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