Error 0x80070091 “the Directory Is Not Empty” When Deleting or Copying a Folder

Error 0x80070091 “the Directory Is Not Empty” When Deleting or Copying a Folder.

When deleting a folder, if you receive Error 0x80070091 The directory is not empty message on your screen, you need to do few things to fix the problem. Sometimes, this problem can be fixed by renaming the folder. However, if you are unable to rename, these suggestions may help you.

An unexpected error is keeping you from deleting the folder. If you continue to receive this error, you can use the error code to search for help with this problem. Error 0x80070091: The directory is not empty.

number of Windows users have identified a Windows Error “0x80070091 – The directory is not empty”, while trying to delete a folder. Other users with the same error encountered this while transferring files from an external drive or during backup or imagine. This error is present on Windows 7 PCs through to Windows 10.

It’s clear what the problem is exactly, but it’s mostly likely due to corrupted sectors on the external drive or corrupted files that cannot be deleted. In this tutorial, we will provide known fixes to this error by fixing errors on the disk using the chkdsk utility, and then providing a workaround to delete folders that won’t delete.

This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops,and tablets running the Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7 operating systems.Works for all major computer manufactures (Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung).

[rommelnotarte]

i did as you instructed. But after i restarted my laptop, I still encounter the same problem....

[mollyjansen]

when I try using the command prompt, it says I need to the adminster. How do I fix this?

[soumyaranjan]

I have this issue in my external hard disk.can this process fix?

[unboundlopez]

Thanks. The first option worked for me. Opening file explorer, left clicking on this pc, right clicking on local disk C, left clicking on properties, left clicking on the tab tools, and finally left clicking Error Checking worked. Thanks again.

[_silverx.]

I walked through almost all you tube and none worked so I went to look at your video and it worked thank you very much

[eljeffe]

The first suggestion worked for me. Thanks!! Subscribed.

[jhonliushan]

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[SHORK]

THANKS MAN!!! I have tried various methods available on the website but nothing works. Now you save me!

[RobertLange]

Thanks a million! Solved the problem for me!