An Unexpected Error Is Keeping You From Deleting This Folder In Windows 10
In this post, we will be taking a look at how you can fix error 0x80004005 when trying to delete a folder in Windows 10 on your PC or Laptop.
This error is due to a permissions error which is normally caused by reinstalling Windows 10 or if your user profile has been deleted.
The “0x8000405: Unspecified error” message will pop up when you are trying to delete a file and will say “An unexpected error is keeping you from deleting this folder“.
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****Top Tip****
You will need to be an administrator to do the following steps
How To Delete A Folder With 0x80004005 warning:
1. Right-click the folder you want to delete > Properties
2. Click “Security” Tab > Click “Advanced” Button
![](https://computersluggish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/windows10-folder-permissions-security1.jpg)
3. Next to Owner click “Change“
4. Type your username then click “Ok“
![](https://computersluggish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/windows10-folder-permissions-security.jpg)
5. Now click “Apply” then “Ok“
6. Now click the “Advanced” button again
7. Click the “Change permissions” button > Scroll down to your computername\users and click “Edit” button > Select “Full Control” then “Ok” and close everything down
![](https://computersluggish.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/windows10-folder-permissions-security2.jpg)
8. Now you will be able to delete the folder without getting a pop up warning
There you have it that is how you fix the error 0x80004005 not allowing you to delete a folder in Windows 10. This method will allow you to delete most folders in Windows 10.