Vista - How can I delete multiples of Desktop file folder?

10-02-2007

Somehow with inexperience using Vista, I created a series of Desktop file
folders in my user folder, some sited within each other. When I try to delete
the multiples, I get a message "The action can't be completed because the
folder is open in another program. Close the folder and try again."
I'm a bit of a neatness freak, so this multiplicity bothers me a little.
Apprecate any help!

10-02-2007

Hi Bellas,

Your user profile folder already has a folder named "Desktop". What's the name of the folder you created, and can you post the directory structure of that folder?

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
WindowsÂ® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com

"Bellas" <Bellas@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:11CE1592-96F5-4462-A4B5-6F59979A656A@xxxxxx
Somehow with inexperience using Vista, I created a series of Desktop file
folders in my user folder, some sited within each other. When I try to delete
the multiples, I get a message "The action can't be completed because the
folder is open in another program. Close the folder and try again."
I'm a bit of a neatness freak, so this multiplicity bothers me a little.
Apprecate any help!

10-03-2007

My user profile is RMB, so the desktop versions are Desktop (with RMB as a
subdirectory), RMB-Desktop (folder that creates every time I save something
to the desktop), RMB-Desktop (file folder), RMB-Desktop-Desktop (file folder)
RMB-Desktop-Desktop-Desktop!!
I haven't intentionally created any of these, they just keep growing!
"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

Quote:

> Hi Bellas,
>
> Your user profile folder already has a folder named "Desktop". What's the name of the folder you created, and can you post the directory structure of that folder?
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> WindowsÂ® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>
> "Bellas" <Bellas@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:11CE1592-96F5-4462-A4B5-6F59979A656A@xxxxxx
> Somehow with inexperience using Vista, I created a series of Desktop file
> folders in my user folder, some sited within each other. When I try to delete
> the multiples, I get a message "The action can't be completed because the
> folder is open in another program. Close the folder and try again."
> I'm a bit of a neatness freak, so this multiplicity bothers me a little.
> Apprecate any help!
>

10-03-2007

C:\Users\RMB\Desktop (This one is the default shell folder for "Desktop". So leave it as it is.)

As for the other folders, you should be able to delete using Command Prompt. (Type RD /? for more help on removing directories from Command Prompt.)

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
WindowsÂ® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com

"Bellas" <Bellas@xxxxxx> wrote in message news

43DA458-0C31-41DF-94CF-7CF1EC21C2F3@xxxxxx

My user profile is RMB, so the desktop versions are Desktop (with RMB as a
subdirectory), RMB-Desktop (folder that creates every time I save something
to the desktop), RMB-Desktop (file folder), RMB-Desktop-Desktop (file folder)
RMB-Desktop-Desktop-Desktop!!
I haven't intentionally created any of these, they just keep growing!
"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

Quote:

> Hi Bellas,
>
> Your user profile folder already has a folder named "Desktop". What's the name of the folder you created, and can you post the directory structure of that folder?
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> WindowsÂ® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>
> "Bellas" <Bellas@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:11CE1592-96F5-4462-A4B5-6F59979A656A@xxxxxx
> Somehow with inexperience using Vista, I created a series of Desktop file
> folders in my user folder, some sited within each other. When I try to delete
> the multiples, I get a message "The action can't be completed because the
> folder is open in another program. Close the folder and try again."
> I'm a bit of a neatness freak, so this multiplicity bothers me a little.
> Apprecate any help!
>

10-13-2007

Hi, I'm having the same troube with a game demo I downloaded. It's an .exe
file and I'm trying to delete it but it says gives me the "File In Use" mssg
box. I've tried running safe mode and deleting and still doesn't work. Also,
I tried from the command line but it's a two word folder name and it is not
showing the DOS name. So, if I try to erase it from the command prompt, it
gives me the "The system cannot find the file specified"

Thanks,
Chris.

10-15-2007

Chris,

Enclosing the folder path within double-quotes should help.

Example:

"C:\Some Folder\MyFile.exe"

Or, type DIR /X to show the short file name.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
WindowsÂ® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com

"Chris82" <Chris82@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:7809FD66-2F61-4BB6-B3E2-30AD15821869@xxxxxx
Hi, I'm having the same troube with a game demo I downloaded. It's an ..exe
file and I'm trying to delete it but it says gives me the "File In Use" mssg
box. I've tried running safe mode and deleting and still doesn't work. Also,
I tried from the command line but it's a two word folder name and it is not
showing the DOS name. So, if I try to erase it from the command prompt, it
gives me the "The system cannot find the file specified"

Thanks,
Chris.

10-15-2007

Oh man...this worked flawlessly...thanks a lot man.

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

Quote:

> Chris,
>
> Enclosing the folder path within double-quotes should help.
>
> Example:
>
> "C:\Some Folder\MyFile.exe"
>
> Or, type DIR /X to show the short file name.
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> WindowsÂ® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>
> "Chris82" <Chris82@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:7809FD66-2F61-4BB6-B3E2-30AD15821869@xxxxxx
> Hi, I'm having the same troube with a game demo I downloaded. It's an ..exe
> file and I'm trying to delete it but it says gives me the "File In Use" mssg
> box. I've tried running safe mode and deleting and still doesn't work. Also,
> I tried from the command line but it's a two word folder name and it is not
> showing the DOS name. So, if I try to erase it from the command prompt, it
> gives me the "The system cannot find the file specified"
>
> Thanks,
> Chris.
>

10-16-2007

You're welcome!

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
WindowsÂ® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com

"Chris82" <Chris82@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:5687D7D7-8641-4C36-98F8-E09933E47BA4@xxxxxx
Oh man...this worked flawlessly...thanks a lot man.

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

Quote:

> Chris,
>
> Enclosing the folder path within double-quotes should help.
>
> Example:
>
> "C:\Some Folder\MyFile.exe"
>
> Or, type DIR /X to show the short file name.
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> WindowsÂ® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>
> "Chris82" <Chris82@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:7809FD66-2F61-4BB6-B3E2-30AD15821869@xxxxxx
> Hi, I'm having the same troube with a game demo I downloaded. It's an ...exe
> file and I'm trying to delete it but it says gives me the "File In Use" mssg
> box. I've tried running safe mode and deleting and still doesn't work. Also,
> I tried from the command line but it's a two word folder name and it is not
> showing the DOS name. So, if I try to erase it from the command prompt, it
> gives me the "The system cannot find the file specified"
>
> Thanks,
> Chris.
>

11-21-2007

"Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:

Quote:

> You're welcome!
>
> --
> Regards,
>
> Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> WindowsÂ® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
>
>
> "Chris82" <Chris82@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:5687D7D7-8641-4C36-98F8-E09933E47BA4@xxxxxx
> Oh man...this worked flawlessly...thanks a lot man.
>
> "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote:
>

Quote:

> > Chris,
> >
> > Enclosing the folder path within double-quotes should help.
> >
> > Example:
> >
> > "C:\Some Folder\MyFile.exe"
> >
> > Or, type DIR /X to show the short file name.
> >
> > --
> > Regards,
> >
> > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
> > WindowsÂ® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com
> >
> >
> > "Chris82" <Chris82@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:7809FD66-2F61-4BB6-B3E2-30AD15821869@xxxxxx
> > Hi, I'm having the same troube with a game demo I downloaded. It's an ...exe
> > file and I'm trying to delete it but it says gives me the "File In Use" mssg
> > box. I've tried running safe mode and deleting and still doesn't work. Also,
> > I tried from the command line but it's a two word folder name and it is not
> > showing the DOS name. So, if I try to erase it from the command prompt, it
> > gives me the "The system cannot find the file specified"
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Chris.
> >

> HELP PLZ.....

I have an issue almost like this , and it is the closest I( have come to an
answer but not it.
I have a file in Music folder on my vista machine, the pathway is:C:/
Users/CDS USER/music/itunes/itunes/itunes music/ then lie 5 folders of
diffrent artists that are all empty. My problem is when i go to delete them
back to orginal music/itunes i get a box saying:Could not find this item,
this is no longer located in C:\Users\CDS USER\Music\iTunes. Verify the
item's location and try again. then gives me the option of trying again or
cancel????? HELP i can't get rid of this

10-02-2007	#1 (permalink)
Bellas n/a posts	How can I delete multiples of Desktop file folder? Somehow with inexperience using Vista, I created a series of Desktop file folders in my user folder, some sited within each other. When I try to delete the multiples, I get a message "The action can't be completed because the folder is open in another program. Close the folder and try again." I'm a bit of a neatness freak, so this multiplicity bothers me a little. Apprecate any help!
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10-02-2007	#2 (permalink)
Ramesh, MS-MVP n/a posts	Re: How can I delete multiples of Desktop file folder? Hi Bellas, Your user profile folder already has a folder named "Desktop". What's the name of the folder you created, and can you post the directory structure of that folder? -- Regards, Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] WindowsÂ® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com "Bellas" <Bellas@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:11CE1592-96F5-4462-A4B5-6F59979A656A@xxxxxx Somehow with inexperience using Vista, I created a series of Desktop file folders in my user folder, some sited within each other. When I try to delete the multiples, I get a message "The action can't be completed because the folder is open in another program. Close the folder and try again." I'm a bit of a neatness freak, so this multiplicity bothers me a little. Apprecate any help!
My System Specs

10-03-2007	#3 (permalink)
Bellas n/a posts	Re: How can I delete multiples of Desktop file folder? My user profile is RMB, so the desktop versions are Desktop (with RMB as a subdirectory), RMB-Desktop (folder that creates every time I save something to the desktop), RMB-Desktop (file folder), RMB-Desktop-Desktop (file folder) RMB-Desktop-Desktop-Desktop!! I haven't intentionally created any of these, they just keep growing! "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: Quote: > Hi Bellas, > > Your user profile folder already has a folder named "Desktop". What's the name of the folder you created, and can you post the directory structure of that folder? > > -- > Regards, > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] > WindowsÂ® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com > > > "Bellas" <Bellas@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:11CE1592-96F5-4462-A4B5-6F59979A656A@xxxxxx > Somehow with inexperience using Vista, I created a series of Desktop file > folders in my user folder, some sited within each other. When I try to delete > the multiples, I get a message "The action can't be completed because the > folder is open in another program. Close the folder and try again." > I'm a bit of a neatness freak, so this multiplicity bothers me a little. > Apprecate any help! >
My System Specs

10-03-2007	#4 (permalink)
Ramesh, MS-MVP n/a posts	Re: How can I delete multiples of Desktop file folder? C:\Users\RMB\Desktop (This one is the default shell folder for "Desktop". So leave it as it is.) As for the other folders, you should be able to delete using Command Prompt. (Type RD /? for more help on removing directories from Command Prompt.) -- Regards, Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] WindowsÂ® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com "Bellas" <Bellas@xxxxxx> wrote in message news43DA458-0C31-41DF-94CF-7CF1EC21C2F3@xxxxxx My user profile is RMB, so the desktop versions are Desktop (with RMB as a subdirectory), RMB-Desktop (folder that creates every time I save something to the desktop), RMB-Desktop (file folder), RMB-Desktop-Desktop (file folder) RMB-Desktop-Desktop-Desktop!! I haven't intentionally created any of these, they just keep growing! "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: Quote: > Hi Bellas, > > Your user profile folder already has a folder named "Desktop". What's the name of the folder you created, and can you post the directory structure of that folder? > > -- > Regards, > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] > WindowsÂ® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com > > > "Bellas" <Bellas@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:11CE1592-96F5-4462-A4B5-6F59979A656A@xxxxxx > Somehow with inexperience using Vista, I created a series of Desktop file > folders in my user folder, some sited within each other. When I try to delete > the multiples, I get a message "The action can't be completed because the > folder is open in another program. Close the folder and try again." > I'm a bit of a neatness freak, so this multiplicity bothers me a little. > Apprecate any help! >
My System Specs

10-13-2007	#5 (permalink)
Chris82 n/a posts	Re: How can I delete multiples of Desktop file folder? Hi, I'm having the same troube with a game demo I downloaded. It's an .exe file and I'm trying to delete it but it says gives me the "File In Use" mssg box. I've tried running safe mode and deleting and still doesn't work. Also, I tried from the command line but it's a two word folder name and it is not showing the DOS name. So, if I try to erase it from the command prompt, it gives me the "The system cannot find the file specified" Thanks, Chris.
My System Specs

10-15-2007	#6 (permalink)
Ramesh, MS-MVP n/a posts	Re: How can I delete multiples of Desktop file folder? Chris, Enclosing the folder path within double-quotes should help. Example: "C:\Some Folder\MyFile.exe" Or, type DIR /X to show the short file name. -- Regards, Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] WindowsÂ® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com "Chris82" <Chris82@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:7809FD66-2F61-4BB6-B3E2-30AD15821869@xxxxxx Hi, I'm having the same troube with a game demo I downloaded. It's an ..exe file and I'm trying to delete it but it says gives me the "File In Use" mssg box. I've tried running safe mode and deleting and still doesn't work. Also, I tried from the command line but it's a two word folder name and it is not showing the DOS name. So, if I try to erase it from the command prompt, it gives me the "The system cannot find the file specified" Thanks, Chris.
My System Specs

10-15-2007	#7 (permalink)
Chris82 n/a posts	Re: How can I delete multiples of Desktop file folder? Oh man...this worked flawlessly...thanks a lot man. "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: Quote: > Chris, > > Enclosing the folder path within double-quotes should help. > > Example: > > "C:\Some Folder\MyFile.exe" > > Or, type DIR /X to show the short file name. > > -- > Regards, > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] > WindowsÂ® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com > > > "Chris82" <Chris82@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:7809FD66-2F61-4BB6-B3E2-30AD15821869@xxxxxx > Hi, I'm having the same troube with a game demo I downloaded. It's an ..exe > file and I'm trying to delete it but it says gives me the "File In Use" mssg > box. I've tried running safe mode and deleting and still doesn't work. Also, > I tried from the command line but it's a two word folder name and it is not > showing the DOS name. So, if I try to erase it from the command prompt, it > gives me the "The system cannot find the file specified" > > Thanks, > Chris. >
My System Specs

10-16-2007	#8 (permalink)
Ramesh, MS-MVP n/a posts	Re: How can I delete multiples of Desktop file folder? You're welcome! -- Regards, Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] WindowsÂ® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com "Chris82" <Chris82@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:5687D7D7-8641-4C36-98F8-E09933E47BA4@xxxxxx Oh man...this worked flawlessly...thanks a lot man. "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: Quote: > Chris, > > Enclosing the folder path within double-quotes should help. > > Example: > > "C:\Some Folder\MyFile.exe" > > Or, type DIR /X to show the short file name. > > -- > Regards, > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] > WindowsÂ® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com > > > "Chris82" <Chris82@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:7809FD66-2F61-4BB6-B3E2-30AD15821869@xxxxxx > Hi, I'm having the same troube with a game demo I downloaded. It's an ...exe > file and I'm trying to delete it but it says gives me the "File In Use" mssg > box. I've tried running safe mode and deleting and still doesn't work. Also, > I tried from the command line but it's a two word folder name and it is not > showing the DOS name. So, if I try to erase it from the command prompt, it > gives me the "The system cannot find the file specified" > > Thanks, > Chris. >
My System Specs

11-21-2007	#9 (permalink)
epwjr n/a posts	Re: How can I delete multiples of Desktop file folder? "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: Quote: > You're welcome! > > -- > Regards, > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] > WindowsÂ® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com > > > "Chris82" <Chris82@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:5687D7D7-8641-4C36-98F8-E09933E47BA4@xxxxxx > Oh man...this worked flawlessly...thanks a lot man. > > "Ramesh, MS-MVP" wrote: > Quote: > > Chris, > > > > Enclosing the folder path within double-quotes should help. > > > > Example: > > > > "C:\Some Folder\MyFile.exe" > > > > Or, type DIR /X to show the short file name. > > > > -- > > Regards, > > > > Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] > > WindowsÂ® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com > > > > > > "Chris82" <Chris82@xxxxxx> wrote in message news:7809FD66-2F61-4BB6-B3E2-30AD15821869@xxxxxx > > Hi, I'm having the same troube with a game demo I downloaded. It's an ...exe > > file and I'm trying to delete it but it says gives me the "File In Use" mssg > > box. I've tried running safe mode and deleting and still doesn't work. Also, > > I tried from the command line but it's a two word folder name and it is not > > showing the DOS name. So, if I try to erase it from the command prompt, it > > gives me the "The system cannot find the file specified" > > > > Thanks, > > Chris. > > > HELP PLZ..... I have an issue almost like this , and it is the closest I( have come to an answer but not it. I have a file in Music folder on my vista machine, the pathway is:C:/ Users/CDS USER/music/itunes/itunes/itunes music/ then lie 5 folders of diffrent artists that are all empty. My problem is when i go to delete them back to orginal music/itunes i get a box saying:Could not find this item, this is no longer located in C:\Users\CDS USER\Music\iTunes. Verify the item's location and try again. then gives me the option of trying again or cancel????? HELP i can't get rid of this
My System Specs

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