Windows 10: I can not deleting xboxgames folder from my E drive.

I can not deleting xboxgames folder from my E drive.

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Trouble deleting a folder

Thanks for the suggestion but it says "delete folder failed for E:\....." for each folder I try.

*Confused

Will I be forever stuck with these unnecessary folders? *Oh Well hwell:

 

Unable to delete a folder - Invalid folder name


Suggestion:

1. Run chkdsk x: /r to make sure that there's no HD corruption.
   x: is the drive containing the folder you want to delete.
2. Try to delete the folder again. If still does not work, go to step 3.
3. Download: Download - Linux Mint and create a bootable USB using: Rufus - Create bootable USB
4. Boot up with Linux Mint and try to delete the folder again.
   NOTE: Unlike WinPE. Linux does not have any Windows permission imposed to it so it is easier to delete.

 

The folders from the E-Drive get authomatically deleted

Hi Vaibhav,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

I'm Hahn and I'm here to help you with your concern.

I’m sorry to hear that you are facing an issue with Windows 10. There could be several possible causes for your E-drive to automatically delete folders.

Here are some methods you can try to fix this error:

Method 1: Stop Windows Defender from deleting files automatically. Windows Defender is a built-in antivirus program that may delete files that it considers as threats. You can disable this feature by following these steps:

1. Open “Windows Defender” > Click on “Virus & threat protection”.
   
2. Scroll down and click “Virus & threat protection settings”.
   
3. Scroll down and find “Exclusions” > Click “Add or remove exclusions”.
   
4. Click on “+ Add an exclusion” > Select “Folder” under Exclude a Folder section.
   
5. Browse to select your E-drive folder that you don’t want to be deleted by Windows Defender and click “Select Folder”.
   

Method 2: Turn off Storage Sense to stop Windows 10 deleting files automatically. Storage Sense is a new feature in Windows 10 that automatically clears temporary files and other unnecessary data to free up disk space. You can turn off this feature by following these steps:

1. Open Settings > Click on System.
   
2. Click on Storage > Turn off Storage Sense option under Storage Overview section.
   

In addition, check if you have installed third-party computer junk cleaning software, which may automatically clean up file junk in some cases.

If there is anything not clear, please do not hesitate to let me know.



Your Sincerely

| Microsoft Community Support Specialist