Solved [Help] [Vista 64 Bit] Undeletable Folders

[JohnM1983]

Hello,

I have a folder that is undeletable.
When trying to delete the folder an error box will pop up saying that...

"Item Not Found"
"Could not find this item"
"This is no longer located in C:\... Verify the item's location and try again"

Using the command prompt, or safe mode does not work.

This isnt the 1st time.
It happens when a program is downloading, and the program decides to make 2 folders for the same download.
The 2 folders look identical, with the same name.

You delete 1 of the folders, and you are left with 1.

On a closer look, the folder left behind has a space at the end of the filename.
This could be a space or possibly an illegal character that cant be displayed.

Any help would be apreciated.

Thank you.

 

[garysgold]

Hello John,

Welcome to the forums.

Take a look at this tutorial by Brink. http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/130137-cannot-rename-move-file-folder-vista-fix.html?filter[11]=File%20Folder%20Settings

Hope it helps.

Gary

 

[JohnM1983]

Thank you.
That solved it.

Didnt relise you did tutorials aswell so I apologise for that.
But atleast google will index this thread.

Theres hardly any usful info on goodle about this issue.

Thanks again.

 

[garysgold]

No problem. Glad you got it solved. The tutorials are a great resource for info. I use them often.

Gary