Cannot Delete Empty Folder

[Guest bob]

I would like to delete a folder. Checking it's properties it is empty.

When I attempt to delete I get an error message "Cannot delete XXXXXXX. The

directory is not empty".

I have even tried deleting in safe mode - no luck.

 

Any ideas? Thanks

[Guest Pegasus \(MVP\)]

Re: Cannot Delete Empty Folder

 

 

"bob" <bob5602@home.com> wrote in message

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>I would like to delete a folder. Checking it's properties it is empty.

>When I attempt to delete I get an error message "Cannot delete XXXXXXX.

>The directory is not empty".

> I have even tried deleting in safe mode - no luck.

>

> Any ideas? Thanks

 

The folder probably contains some hidden files. Make them

visible and delete them, or use this approach:

- Click Start / Run / cmd {OK}

- Type this command:

rd /s /q "c:\documents and settings\bob\. . . .\Folder Name"{Enter}

[Guest pc]

Re: Cannot Delete Empty Folder

 

On Mar 5, 7:44 am, "bob" <bob5...@home.com> wrote:

> I would like to delete a folder. Checking it's properties it is empty.

> When I attempt to delete I get an error message "Cannot delete XXXXXXX. The

> directory is not empty".

> I have even tried deleting in safe mode - no luck.

>

> Any ideas? Thanks

 

If Pegasus' advice fails, track down Unlocker and give it a twirl.

Some rouge app may have a file in the dir locked. We are talking

about a microsoft opsys, you know.

 

pc