There is a non-existent folder on my laptop that appears under the Homegroup listing of shared folders on my desktop. When I try to open it from the desktop it says that Windows can't access it. I can't delete it since Windows can't find it. Strangely, it does *not* show up under the Network listing. How can I get rid of it?
My Computer
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom build
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
What exactly is the name of that folder; approximately what path from root C to the folder? There are some folders best left alone 'cause such belong to Windows' internal operations.
My Computer
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Antec desktop; Acer Aspire laptops
OS
Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
CPU
Desktop i5; Acers i5 & i7
Memory
desktop 16GB; 1 Acer 8GB & 1 Acer 16GB
Hard Drives
1TB split into 2 equal partitions [OS and data] usable by RJS
Internet Speed
AT&T DSL
Browser
FF, GChrome, msIE
Other Info
Windows 7 Firewall, Emsisoft AM/AV, MSE [scan-only], SpywareBlaster, Ruiware/BillP combine
Do you have a home network? (More than one PC sharing a router.) It's probably a folder on another PC in your Homegroup. The folder may be marked shared/read only on the other PC and will stay there until un-shared or deleted on the other PC. It can't be accessed by you unless the other PC is turned on.
Added:
If you are not part of Homegroup or want to remove the folder, follow this Microsoft Tutorial to remove your PC from the Homegroup.
