Folder - Delete from Command Prompt

I created the folder to hold some pictures I took. Right after I put the pictures into the folder, I tried to rename it and ran into the problems about not having permission. I moved the pictures to another folder (Which I was able to rename so I don't believe it was the pictures' fault) and tried to delete the folder. That's when I came here.

I just tried renaming it again. For some reason it worked. I renamed to "please go away" (without the quotes). I was then able to delete it without any problem. I have no clue why it let me rename it this time; I have tried at least two other times to rename this empty folder.

Yes, I did use the correct full path. I also used elevated.

uh how do i do that? cause you know im new to this.

Pyprohly said:

Well I hope you know what a batch file is, Englishbob, because you are going to create the following batch file --

Code:

rd /s /q \\?\%1

Drag this undeletable folder of yours onto the batch file, then delete the batch file.

had the same problem, i would get a folder not found error, i gave up about a month ago.
a friend of mine just had the same problem, and i figured i'll try to find a solution, read through this entire thread, nothing worked, except for the above solution. and wala the folder disappeared, i have tried other forums, and nothing, should have known, no-one compares to windows forum

thank you very much "Pyprohly"

Hey Guys

Just found your website!! And I need a hand with my problem:

I had Win7 Ulti 64bits installed on a HDD and recently I acquired a SDD and installed anew the OS.

Now I have the HDD slaved and there are several folders I just CANT delete.

Ive tried everything: Manual delete, Secure mode, Hardwipe software and CMD deleting and only few files are left. Everytime I want to delete them Im told I dont have permissions but my user is the administrator.

Can you please tell me how to permanently delete those files? they all are old win files and they weight a lot.

Thanks in advance!!

Sigma

I have tried this several ways...and it doesn't work for me. I have an unwanted folder under Libraries, Pictures, My Pictures that I can't get rid of. I'd be happy to let you work with me on TeamViewer or VNC if you want to look at it. Greg