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Is it true You can't delete a folder in Windows Explorer while it contains other folders and or files.?
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∙ 6y ago
Yes, as long as none of the files are open.
You should be careful, since you can easily delete too much.
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Can delete a folder in Windows Explorer while it contains other folders andor files.?
Yes, as long as none of the files are open.You should be careful, since you can easily delete too much.
Which Windows programs would you use to manage folders and files?
Windows Explorer is the native application to manage folders and files.
you cant delete a folder in window explorer while it contains other files?
Yesbyou can there are two ways of doing it, from your Windows Explorer and also from the Syncplicity client.
How windows explorer manages files and folders?
The way I understand it, Windows Explorer just manages the interface - that is, showing information to the user. To get a list of files, delete a file, etc., it sends a message to Windows, i.e., it invokes some function, which is also available for any other program that wants to access that data.
What is Windows Explorer on a computer?
Windows Explorer is the application that displays the contents of folders and drives on the computer. By manipulating the icons within windows explorer, you tell Windows what to do with the actual files. Explorer.exe is another part of Windows, the shell, or the program that maintains the desktop and interface of the system.
What happens to the files when you delete them from 7 zip?
The same story when you delete it from the Windows Explorer.
How do you delete a blender file?
You can delete it by going into Windows Explorer, finding the file, right clicking it, and clicking delete.
If I install Mozilla Firefox do you have to delete IE?
No. In fact, in versions of Windows prior to Windows 7, it is virtually impossible to delete Internet Explorer.
What is a quick and easy way to delete a folder in Windows Explorer?
Right click on the folder and press delete
How do you remove amd64 and i386 from a usb drive?
these sound like folders - I would just delete them using Windows Explorer/My Computer (assuming I didn't need the data any more - if I did, I would copy it away first)
Can you delete the hidden folders in windows?
Yes, you can but you have to be careful because hidden folders are usually required for the operating system. But you are sure that you can delete it safely, follow instructions. First, to delete a hidden folder you should have an administrator-type account, it's required. Second, hidden folders should be visible. To make them visible you have to choose in the explorer window: My Computer->Tools->Folder Options...-> tab "View". In the advanced settings list box choose Show hidden files and folders. Sometimes your account is not the folder/file owner the system will not allow you to delete it. In this case you have to take ownership of the folder/file and allow your account to have full access to the required files/folders.
How would you delete a folder from windows explorer or your desktop?
Right click the folder then press delete or simply highlight and press delete on your keyboard.
