Performance :: Unable To Delete A Folder - Invalid Folder Name
Jan 22, 2016
Unable to delete a folder on an external USB HDD. Tried with take ownership. Tried Takedown, and some options on
Owner of Files and Folders - Change in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums
I booted from USB (WinPE/Paragon) and accessed command prompt from there. Deleting the folder: invalid folder name.I can rename the folder, but not move it.
As far as I can see I am the owner/administrator and having full control on the folder...?
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