Error Cannot Delete Directory Is Not Empty
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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
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encountered is one that involves folders not deleting properly. When this issue occurs, cannot delete non empty directory an error message appears that says "Cannot Delete foldername: The directory is not empty". This problem can happen in Windows cannot delete empty folder 8, 7, Vista, and XP. Usually, the problem can be solved by with a Chkdsk scan. This can be done be following these steps. Type one the following based on your operating
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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". 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
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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. 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 an
Error Amit kumar November 25, 2014 “Cannot delete / Access denied” or "Cannot delete folder: the directory is not empty" etc are very common but irritating errors in Windows PC. These errors can truly ruin your working mood by appearing again and again whenever you cannot delete empty folder in sharepoint 2010 try to delete folder. We have already covered a detailed tutorial to fix the issue
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of “Cannot delete or Access denied”. In today's guide, we will show you - how you can fix "“Cannot Delete folder name: The directory error 0x80070091 windows 7 is not empty" error. Generally, this problem appears in most of the Windows version including Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8. If you are trying to fix this issue using file unlocker software then please http://www.technipages.com/error-cannot-delete-folder-the-directory-is-not-empty-fix stop right now because it will not work. The appropriate way to fix "Cannot delete folder: the directory is not empty" error is Chkdsk scan. Here's how to fix: See: Disable: “This page has an unspecified potential security risk” Message Fix: "Cannot Delete folder: The directory is not empty" error on Windows Step (1): First of all, open Run dialog-box and type CHKDSK /F and press Enter. Note: At the end of the command, you have to add http://www.zerodollartips.com/fix-cannot-delete-folder-the-directory-is-not-empty-error/ the drive name in which the folder you want to delete is located. For example: If the folder you are trying to delete is located in E drive then at the end of command add E and the complete command will look like: CHKDSK /E Step (2): After pressing Enter button, maximum possibility is to get the message as mentioned below: Chkdsk cannot run because the volume is in use by another process. Would you like to schedule this volume to be checked the next time the system restarts? (Y/N) Step (3): When you get this message, type “Y” for Yes and press “Enter”. Step (4): Just after pressing Enter, the Run dialog-box will closed automatically. Step (5): Now, restart your computer to begin the scan process. Step (6): Once the scan process is finished, open the drive and try to delete the folder which was showing error. Step (7): If the folder goes deleted normally without showing any error. It means, CHKDSK has fixed the errors of "cannot remove directory not empty". Step (8): That's it! Read next: How to Fix: Missing Menus Send a File and Receive a File of Bluetooth in Windows 10 If you know any other simple way to fix: "Cannot Delete folder: The directory is not empty" error in Windows then feel free to write in comment section. We will mention your name and p
2008 12:26 am Post subject: Cannot delete folder .......... the directory is not empty Hi, I am trying to sync 2 folders - one on my laptop and the other http://www.tgrmn.com/web/forum/viewtopict2103.htm on my desktop. They are networked together. I deleted and moved a heap of stuff from my PC and want ViceVersa to update this folder on my laptop but I get the following error: http://stackoverflow.com/questions/12550439/directory-is-not-empty-error --------------------------------------------------------------------- Cannot delete folder "\\Aj2\my documents\Business Stuff\Website\Oscommerce Pluggins\UltraPics_2.04\catalog\includes\modules\". The directory is not empty ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I've also tried to just back up the folder on my PC to the laptop but get the same error. cannot delete I have ticked "Include Subfolders". Currently I'm not using the archive option but would like to use this in the future. Thanks in advance for any help! Back to top TGRMN SoftwareSite AdminJoined: 10 Jan 2005Posts: 7291 Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 1:21 am Post subject: Hello usually this error happens when ViceVersa needs to delete a folder in target or source to match the other side, but the cannot delete empty folder is not empty becuase it contains excluded files. Is this the case? thanks_________________-- TGRMN Software Support http://www.tgrmn.com http://www.compareandmerge.com Back to top Guest Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 1:41 am Post subject: TGRMN Software wrote: usually this error happens when ViceVersa needs to delete a folder in target or source to match the other side, Yes this is true TGRMN Software wrote: but the folder is not empty Yes this is true TGRMN Software wrote: becuase it contains excluded files. Not sure what you mean by this? Thanks Back to top TGRMN SoftwareSite AdminJoined: 10 Jan 2005Posts: 7291 Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 2:33 am Post subject: Did you exclude any files in the ViceVersa profile using file filters? thanks_________________-- TGRMN Software Support http://www.tgrmn.com http://www.compareandmerge.com Back to top Guest Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 3:57 am Post subject: No, there is nothing excluded. Back to top TGRMN SoftwareSite AdminJoined: 10 Jan 2005Posts: 7291 Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 6:52 am Post subject: Can you try checking with Windows Explorer if there are files in the folder to be deleted and which files are those? thanks_________________-- TGRMN Software Support http://www.tgrmn.com http://www.compareandmerge.com Back to top Guest Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2008 11:37 am Post subject:
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