{"id":1190,"date":"2014-11-25T13:24:53","date_gmt":"2014-11-25T07:54:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/?p=1190"},"modified":"2023-08-11T19:09:21","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T13:39:21","slug":"fix-cannot-delete-folder-the-directory-is-not-empty-error","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zerodollartips.com\/fix-cannot-delete-folder-the-directory-is-not-empty-error\/","title":{"rendered":"How to fix “Cannot delete folder: The directory is not empty” Error"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cCannot delete \/ Access denied<\/strong>\u201d or “Cannot delete folder: the directory is not empty<\/strong>” etc are very common but irritating errors in Windows PC<\/a>. These errors can truly ruin your working mood by appearing again and again whenever you try to delete folder.<\/p>\n

We have already covered a detailed tutorial to fix<\/a> the issue of \u201cCannot delete or Access denied\u201d. In today’s guide, we will show you – how you can fix “\u201cCannot Delete folder name: The directory is not empty” error.<\/p>\n

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Generally, this problem appears in most of the Windows version including Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7<\/a> and Windows 8. If you are trying to fix this issue using file unlocker software<\/strong> then please stop right now because it will not work.<\/p>\n

The appropriate way to fix “Cannot delete folder: the directory is not empty” error is Chkdsk<\/strong> scan. Here’s how to fix:<\/p>\n

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Fix: “Cannot Delete folder: The directory is not empty” error on Windows<\/span><\/h2>\n

Step (1):<\/strong> First of all, open Run<\/strong> dialog-box and type CHKDSK \/F<\/strong> and press Enter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Note:<\/strong><\/span> At the end of the command, you have to add the drive name in which the folder you want to delete is located. For example: If the folder you are trying to delete is located in E drive then at the end of command add E and the complete command will look like: CHKDSK \/E<\/p>\n

Step (2):<\/strong> After pressing Enter button, maximum possibility is to get the message as mentioned below:<\/p>\n

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Chkdsk cannot run because the volume is in use by another process. Would you like to schedule this volume to be checked the next time the system restarts? (Y\/N)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\"chkdsk<\/a><\/p>\n

Step (3):<\/strong> When you get this message, type \u201cY<\/strong>\u201d for Yes and press \u201cEnter<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\n

Step (4):<\/strong> Just after pressing Enter, the Run dialog-box will closed automatically.<\/p>\n

Step (5):<\/strong> Now, restart<\/strong> your computer to begin the scan process.<\/p>\n

Step (6):<\/strong> Once the scan process is finished, open the drive and try to delete the folder which was showing error.<\/p>\n

Step (7):<\/strong> If the folder goes deleted normally without showing any error. It means, CHKDSK has fixed the errors of “cannot remove directory not empty”.<\/p>\n

Step (8):<\/strong> That’s it!<\/p>\n

Read next:<\/strong>\u00a0How to Fix: Missing Menus Send a File and Receive a File of Bluetooth in Windows 10<\/a><\/p>\n

If you know any other simple way to fix: “Cannot Delete folder: The directory is not empty” error in Windows then feel free to write in comment section. We will mention your name and process in our upcoming article.<\/p>\n

To get more awesome Windows tips and tricks, click here……………..<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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