Can't delete nonexistent folder that appears in Homegroup

[coffent]

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?

 

[RolandJS]

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.

 

[carwiz]

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.

Leave a homegroup

 

[coffent]

Thanks to you both for your suggestions, which I'll follow up on. Unfortunately that will be a little while, but I'll respond when I'm able.