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Brass Contributor

Jun 03, 2022

Solved

Can't delete empty folder

In one of my sites libraries I have an empty subfolder which I can't delete. When I right click on the folder and choose Delete I get this: I have no idea to who have made these shortcuts. ...

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mr_w1nst0n
Jun 04, 2022
MichaelDano I believe you may have an hidden file inside the folder.

Could you check it via PowerShell ?
Here you have already a PowerShell script as sample: https://www.sharepointdiary.com/2018/08/sharepoint-online-powershell-to-get-all-files-in-document-library.html

MichaelDano

Brass Contributor

Jun 03, 2022

mr_w1nst0n - thanks, but that list was empty (which is coherent with the folder not holding any files).

mr_w1nst0n

Iron Contributor

Jun 04, 2022

MichaelDano I believe you may have an hidden file inside the folder.

Could you check it via PowerShell ?

Here you have already a PowerShell script as sample: https://www.sharepointdiary.com/2018/08/sharepoint-online-powershell-to-get-all-files-in-document-library.html

MichaelDano
Brass Contributor
Jun 09, 2022
mr_w1nst0n - Thanks - you were right.
How do I unhide the files?
Why does this happen in the first place?
- mr_w1nst0n
  Iron Contributor
  Jun 10, 2022
  MichaelDano there may be multiple reasons for that. Sometimes it depends from the application/OS system you are using.
  
  In my case it was Autocad generating hidden files in the folder (synchronized to SP).
  Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom also generate hidden files sometimes
  
  If they are not needed, you can delete the files directly via PowerShell