"Ghost" folder - will not remove after deletion


  1. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 64bit
       #1

    "Ghost" folder - will not remove after deletion


    Hello.

    I created a certain folder for animation purposes and now want to delete it.
    I did so, but the folder refused to delete [even after dragging to recycle bin, and right clicking and selecting delete].

    - I restarted the computer and it's still there.
    - I tried to rename it, and Win7 says that the folder does not exist on the desktop. There's no other place I saved/moved it to.
    - I tried to create a folder with the same name. It did, but the "ghost folder" is still there.
    - I uninstalled the program that I used to make the folder. No luck.
    - I can still use the folder like any other folder, but it makes a copy of itself somewhere else on my desktop.

    It's becoming increasingly frustrating... how can I remove it for good?
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 71,959
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello Sekoron,

    You might see if you may be able to use the free program Unlocker to delete it. :)

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Brink said:
    Hello Sekoron,

    You might see if you may be able to use the free program Unlocker to delete it. :)

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
    Oh my goodness, thank you so much!
    It worked perfectly.
    I'll lock this thread after I restart my computer tomorrow.
    Thanks again!!
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 71,959
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #4

    You're most welcome. I'm happy to hear that it's gone now. :)
      My Computer


 

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