"As a computer novice, I would like to ask everyone, I want to delete the entire folder, but why can't I do it? How should I delete the folder correctly? Please answer!"
In the process of using the computer, sometimes we need to delete folders that are no longer needed to free up disk space or organize the file structure.
But some friends may not know how to delete folders. Today I will share with you the correct method of deleting a folder. If you don’t know how to operate it yet, learn it quickly!
Method 1: Use File Explorer to delete the folder
Among the various methods of deleting folders on your computer, the simplest and most basic is to delete the folder in File Explorer. It works like this.
1. Click [ This PC ] to enter [ File Explorer];
2. Find the folder that needs to be deleted in the file explorer;
3. Right-click and select [ Delete ].
Method 2: Use shortcut keys to delete folders
What should I do if I need to delete a subfolder in a folder? A faster way is to try using shortcut keys to delete.
1. Find the subfolder you want to delete and click to select it;
2. Press the [ Shift + Delete ] keys at the same time.
Tip: This method can also be used to force deletion of a folder.
Method 3: Delete a folder using the command line
If you are familiar with computers and are good at using the command line, you can also use this method to delete files when the folder cannot be deleted.
1. Press [win+R] , enter [cmd ], and then press the [enter] key;
2. Enter the following command and press [ Enter ]: [ bash//Copy code//rmdir /s /q folder name] , the file will be deleted immediately.
Tip: Press the Enter key once for each //, and [folder name] refers to the name of the folder to be deleted.
What should I do if I accidentally delete important data when deleting a folder?
If we do not check the files inside before deleting the folder, some important files may be accidentally deleted. When these files are accidentally deleted, we should take relevant measures as soon as possible to recover the deleted files.
The method recommended by the editor today is to use the professional software Data Frog Recovery Expert to recover data. This software supports scanning various types of files and also supports data scanning on various devices. The following editor will briefly introduce the operating steps of the software.
Operating environment:
Demonstration model: Lenovo ThinkPad E14
System version: Windows 10
Software version: Data Frog Recovery Expert 3.1.6
1. Install the software correctly into your computer disk, and then run the software. It is recommended that you scan for free first and click [Free Trial] ;
2. Select the files that need to be scanned (that is, the accidentally deleted files in the folder), then select the disk that needs to be scanned, and click [ Scan ];
3. After the software scan is completed, some files will be presented to us. You can click [ View by Type ] to briefly check the results to see if there are any accidentally deleted files. If not, click [ Deep Scan] . The software will perform a comprehensive scan of the disk.
Tip: Deep scanning may take a long time, and it is recommended to wait patiently when performing this operation.
4. After the deep scan is completed, the software displays all the recoverable data in the disk. At this time, select the scan results again. Once the files are found, directly check them. After completing all selections, click [Recover ] .
Tip: The saved location after recovery needs to be different from the original saved location.
Using the methods above, we can easily delete folders we no longer need, improve computer performance and keep files organized neatly. I believe everyone knows the correct method of deleting a folder! At the same time, if you find that you accidentally deleted files after deleting a folder, be careful to perform data recovery operations as soon as possible!
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https://blog.csdn.net/datarecover/article/details/133157626?spm=1001.2014.3001.5501