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I have a few folders (each located on a different harddrive) and even one font that I can't delete. The folders were created by me and are empty (I deleted contents but can't delete the folder). I have tried various software to delete these, but since the message when I try to delete states that the folder is not there, the software can't "see" the folder and therefore cannot delete it.

Please help! Thank you very much!

Cindy
 
*waiting for the long path tool spam.....*
 
Maybe, but am posting by phone so I cba to check it out. ;)

It was gut instinct.....
 
Whos to say that the OP will be the spammer... ;)
 
cinmcw said:
I have a few folders (each located on a different harddrive) and even one font that I can't delete. The folders were created by me and are empty (I deleted contents but can't delete the folder). I have tried various software to delete these, but since the message when I try to delete states that the folder is not there, the software can't "see" the folder and therefore cannot delete it.

Please help! Thank you very much!

Cindy
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Assuming you're using Windows try booting in Safe Mode, you may be able to delete the folders whilst in Safe Mode.

Alternatively download a small Linux Live Distro, and either boot it from a USB stick or burn to CD and boot to a live distro with that.

Within the live Linux you should be able to delete the folders.

Note: A live Linux distro resides solely within your computer's memory, it won't mess with any Windows boot settings.
 
I have no clue what you guys are referring to as far as a spammer and phoning in, but I thank you for your reply and will try your suggestions! Thank you very much!

Cindy

floppybootstomp said:
Assuming you're using Windows try booting in Safe Mode, you may be able to delete the folders whilst in Safe Mode.

Alternatively download a small Linux Live Distro, and either boot it from a USB stick or burn to CD and boot to a live distro with that.

Within the live Linux you should be able to delete the folders.

Note: A live Linux distro resides solely within your computer's memory, it won't mess with any Windows boot settings.
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It's nothing personal. Just that this kind of topic usually results in spam of one kind or another. :)

Part of the reason I replied is so I would get an email upon a reply to the thread.

:)
 
I'm not offended...just didn't know if I was doing something wrong or what! :) Thanks for explaining! :)


V_R said:
It's nothing personal. Just that this kind of topic usually results in spam of one kind or another. :)

Part of the reason I replied is so I would get an email upon a reply to the thread.

:)
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