Windows – Why don’t deleted files and folders go away when deleted

file managementwindows 7

I've got a problem with some of my folders on this PC. At one point I had two folders with exactly the same name too. When I try to delete them I get some odd errors like:

Could not find this item. This item is no longer located in C:/path.
Verify the items location and try again.

What is causing this and how do I fix it?

Best Answer

What I have found is Windows 7 will not refresh the view correctly or frequently enough. I've gotten the same error before, but mostly on network folders. Now when I delete something, if I still see the folder or item, I will refresh the view by pressing F5.

Some have said resetting the folder views will resolve this;

  1. Open Explorer
  2. Click Organize
  3. Choose Folder and search options
  4. Select the View tab
  5. Click Reset Folders at the top.
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