#935 – I Can’t Delete a Folder

It's not what you think

This week's featured article -- I Can't Delete a Folder -- isn't about deleting a folder.

It's about a little bit of philosophy(?) that, in my opinion, is incredibly important to saving yourself much time and frustration when it comes to your technology.

Heck, it's a bit of advice that applies to all of life.

Also this week:

• Getting data from an unbootable machine.
• Password protecting an external drive.
• OK, ok ... we'll delete the folder I couldn't delete.

As always, links below.

TEH Podcast

So Gary and I both came back from our travels a little under the weather. And next week I'm out on the road again! So ... the haitus continues.

Take care,

Featured Article

I Can't Delete a Folder
Why I don't care.

Not every problem is worth solving.

https://askleo.com/148857

Also This Week on Ask Leo!

How Do I Get Files From a Machine That Won't Boot? You have options... hopefully.
If your machine won't boot for some reason, there are a couple of approaches to try to get data off its hard drive. https://askleo.com/5011

How Should I Password-Protect an External Hard Drive? When your data security matters.
You want more than a password; you want encryption. Encrypting an external drive can be done with the right software. https://askleo.com/6250

How Do I Delete a Folder I Can't Delete Sometimes, it might be important.
Files and folders can be undeletable for a variety of reasons. I'll review several techniques to try when faced with the issue. https://askleo.com/148863

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How Do I Delete a Folder I Can't Delete Files and folders can't be deletable for a variety of reasons. I'll review several techniques to try when faced with the issue. https://youtu.be/4SKPYfaKgoc

How Should I Password-Protect an External Hard Drive? You want more than a password; you want encryption. Encrypting an external drive can be done with the right software. https://youtu.be/RLPHLC3jz1Y

I Can't Delete a Folder Not every problem is worth solving. https://youtu.be/j_ZhJ0xJDiw

How Do I Get Files From a Computer That Won't Boot? If your computerwon't boot for some reason, there are a couple of approaches to try to get files off its hard drive. https://youtu.be/GEV3aXJJc3Q

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