How to delete weird folders created by robocopy..

techguy · 10-06-2009 9:57am #1

Hi,

I made a mistake when typing a path into a Robocopy task. As a result Robocopy has gone and constructed the new path for me with the root folders name being the typo. I can't delete this folder as it says its not empty when it is.

I am showing hidden and system files/folders.. Also, the last folder in the level has no name. I have ownership of the file and still no go..It's really weird and I can't delete it.

I haven't tried much like safe mode/linux boot etc..

Wondering if there is a way to remove it from within windows.

mickoneill30 · 10-06-2009 10:05am

Can you delete it from a command prompt. Failing that it might be corrupt. A chkdsk might fix it up and allow it to be deleted.

TheZenWithin · 10-06-2009 10:15am

try delete it in safe mode as whatever program stopping you from deleting it cannot run in safe mode.

or try one of these programs:
http://www.sharewareconnection.com/titles/delete-folders.htm

techguy · 10-06-2009 11:00am

I've tried the command line and no luck.

I'll try safe mode and CHKDSK later.. thanks..!

mick.fr · 11-06-2009 7:03pm

There you go
http://www.purgeie.com/delinv/index.htm

Capt'n Midnight · 12-06-2009 1:02am

techguy wrote: »

I've tried the command line and no luck.

I'll try safe mode and CHKDSK later.. thanks..!

cd folder ........ just in case
rd . /s /q

rename and move may also work as windows won't delete files of the same name as currently loaded into memory

How to delete weird folders created by robocopy..

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