Endless, Infinite, Never Ending folder... How to delete?!

Page 2 of 7 FirstFirst 1234 ... LastLast

  1. Posts : 1,965
    win 7 X64 Ultimate SP1
       #11

    Same Problem?


    Read this thread especially post #2.

    desktop folder not really a shortcut
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 24
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #12

    @Hammerhead: "Dskchk: Command not found".
    @Shootish: There is no "Documents and Settings" folder in the root of C:\. I'm not on XP.
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 578
    Windows 7 Pro x64
       #13

    noisyscanner said:
    @Hammerhead: "Dskchk: Command not found".
    @Shootish: There is no "Documents and Settings" folder in the root of C:\. I'm not on XP.
    You are running XP and you have a Windows.old folder, which to my knowledge is what a upgrade install of Windows calls the the old windows folder, and you have NO Documents & Settings folder in the ROOT of the C:\drive and this endless folder is in the C:\Users folders of Windows.old.

    What operating system did you have on this system before you put Windows XP on it?

    Every install of XP I have ever seen, used or heard about had a Documents & Setting folder in the C:\ drive.

    If you are running XP then why does your forum name have Windows Home Premium listed as your OS?

    I'd say your computer if FUBAR.
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 6,305
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #14

    I found a very interesting article over on MS Support that may be well worth looking at.
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 24
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #15

    I had Vista before Windows 7.
      My Computer


  6. Posts : 578
    Windows 7 Pro x64
       #16

    noisyscanner said:
    I had Vista before Windows 7.
    Oh you said you are not on XP.

    Ok you don't have Show hidden files & folder checked in folder options so you wouldn't see the junction point Docs & Settings.

    I have nothing else.
      My Computer


  7. Posts : 5,642
    Windows 10 Pro (x64)
       #17

    Where did the OP said he was on Windows XP? I'm not seeing it.
      My Computer


  8. Posts : 24
    Windows 7 Home Premium 32bit
    Thread Starter
       #18

    Look at post #12.
    @Shootish: There is no "Documents and Settings" folder in the root of C:\. I'm not on XP.
      My Computer


  9. Posts : 578
    Windows 7 Pro x64
       #19

    logicearth said:
    Where did the OP said he was on Windows XP? I'm not seeing it.
    He said he wasn't and I missed the NOT.
      My Computer


  10. Posts : 6,305
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
       #20

    Orbital Shark said:
    I found a very interesting article over on MS Support that may be well worth looking at.
    In conjunction with this you may want to try the following...

    1, Click All Programs > Accessories > System Tools
    2, Right-click Disk Cleanup and select Run as Administrator

    Now see if it grants full access to the deletion of the folder.

    Also, you may want to see if you have better luck with the Built-In Admin Account.
      My Computer


 
Page 2 of 7 FirstFirst 1234 ... LastLast

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 15:35.
Find Us