Windows Mobile File Explorer won't delete folders

qanda6900 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-01-2009, 10:59 PM

I just noticed that the File Explorer in Windows Mobile will only delete folder content, but not the folder itself. Is there any way to do this from the phone?
Right now, I have to use active sync.
I downloaded a nice FE extension which provides a tree view, and some extra menu options, but it still won't allow a folder to be deleted.

Am I missing the option to do it?

Thanks

HTC Touch WM 6.1 Pro

**tmz** · #2 (**permalink**) 06-01-2009, 11:03 PM

Delete the content first, then delete the folder. A little more work, but it works.

Hope it helps Thanks T M Z

**codybear** · #3 (**permalink**) 06-02-2009, 01:35 AM

Or use total commander.
The only files explorer/registry editor I use.
Well I use phm regedit when I want to export a registry entry,
but that's it.

Here's a link to Total commander cab on my rapid premium account:
http://rapidshare.com/files/239508257/tcmdpocketarm.cab

qanda6900 · #4 (**permalink**) 06-02-2009, 04:47 PM

I understand, but my problem is that when I attempt to highlight the folder so I can open the Menu, then Delete......the folder opens. If I then try to use Menu/Delete. The Delete option is not available since there is nothing to delete.

Am I doing something wrong?

Reddog80p · #5 (**permalink**) 06-02-2009, 05:07 PM

Try scrolling down to highlight the folder instead of clicking on it.

qanda6900 · #6 (**permalink**) 06-02-2009, 07:34 PM

Reddog,

No good. No matter HOW you highlight the folder, it opens and the Delete option is disabled.

This has me puzzled.

**codybear** · #7 (**permalink**) 06-02-2009, 07:40 PM

Have you tried just press and holding your finger/stylus
on the folder you want to delete
and then going to delete from that menu that pops up?

You'll want to make sure you press and hold it in one move
so the phone doesn't think that you want to open the folder.
If that makes any sense.

qanda6900 · #8 (**permalink**) 06-02-2009, 07:50 PM

CodyBear

DUPLICATE POST.....SORRY.
See Reply below.

qanda6900 · #9 (**permalink**) 06-02-2009, 07:51 PM

Absolutely great !!!! Works like a charm. Hey, I never knew that holding the item causes another options menu to pop up.

Heck, I wish there was a Help file on Windows Mobile 6.1.

Thanks, that was super. I had added the Hou Ming Explorer File Extension.
Now FE does enough for what I need it to do.

**codybear** · #10 (**permalink**) 06-02-2009, 08:20 PM

Glad to hear that it worked for you.

If I ever get to a standstill I'll write one for 6.1,
but for now, I've got tons of mods to create
and tons of more things to add to my faq for 6.5.