Cannot remove directory not empty. Restart the computer in safe mode and try deleting the folder again. Mar 13, 2023 · Solve the “Cannot Delete folder: The directory is not empty” error in Microsoft Windows 11 and other operating systems following this guide. I had this problem when a hidden directory or file was in the directory that I tried to delete. Try to close it or check which program is using it then re-use the command. @BoffinBrain's solution solved that. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. " Do you have any other shell open within this directory, or an app running just using it? The term "is in use" could also mean that (though I never experienced not being able to rmdir it -- but it often is the cause why one cannot unmount a volume). Dec 29, 2014 · I got the same issue and your answer works. Make sure you have the necessary permissions to delete the directory and all its contents. Mar 14, 2019 · These things happen in sequence, so if more files are created before an rmdir is issued, you get back ENOTEMPTY ("Directory not empty"). pqyq pgmj gwso xtwxd opzn xdmkx plbej uqye fjukg zjzj