Windows is often praised for its ease of use, which is why glitches like problems deleting a file or a folder are especially frustrating. There are many solutions to this seemingly simple roadblock, ...

Learn how to delete files older than X days (say 7, 10, 30, etc. days) automatically using Storage Sense or ForFiles command line in Windows 11/10.

Otherwise, you can open the command prompt via Command Windows, use rmdir [directory name] to remove a folder, and use the rmdir /s [directory name] to remove all subdirectories.

You can delete more files and folders than you intended when using recursive methods. Always double-check the path you're targeting in your command to make sure it's exactly where you want it to be.

How to remove a folder from File Explorer To delete a folder in File Explorer, right-click it and select Delete. On Windows 11, right-click on the folder and select Show more options. Select Delete.

If you’re having trouble deleting folders or files with blank or reserved names, whether of your own creation or not, there is an easy way to delete them.

Now you can right-click on any folder (without actually opening it first) and you should see the new Delete Folder Contents option.