I have a folder on my desktop I created a long time ago but can't delete, as far as the disc seems to know, it's been deleted (I tried). If I try to select and delete it I get the message "Cannot find this item." Running the disc check utility fond nothing, no viruses/ect have been found, the system has been restarted. I tried creating a second folder of the same name (thinking it would replace it) but it stays distinct from the "ghost" folder and they don't merge/when I delete the new folder the "ghost" stays. Does anyone have any idea what has happened or how to fix it? Thanks

Hi, Before going any further, I would like to verify does another files or folders on desktop can be deleted? I suggest to perform these tests to delete this filoder: 1 Right click this folder, click “Properties” , check the Attributes, remove the “Read-only” option and click “OK” 2 Drag this folder to recycle Bin instead of using delete button 3 Login with Safe Mode and delete it for test 4 Open Windows Explorer, click desktop on the left pane, and delete the folder 5 Use command to delete the folder: 1) Run command prompt as administrator 2) Use command “Del c:\users\username\desktop\foldername” and press Enter Hope it helps. Regards, Leo HuangPlease remember to click Mark as Answer on the post that helps you, and to click Unmark as Answer if a marked post does not actually answer your question. This can be beneficial to other community members reading the thread.