Folder that I can't delete on a PC running Windows 7.

I have a folder that I can't delete on my PC running Windows 7. The folder was created about 4 years ago and has not been used for several years.  While the backup to an external hard drive, I got an error saying the file could not be saved.  I discovered that the folder itself of course replied over and over again. (Folder in a folder, a file, etc..)  When I try to delete the folder it does not indicate "the folder contains items whose names are too long for the trash.  It seems that the record itself at least replicated dozens of times.  How to remove the My Documents folder?  I do not have anything in the folder.  I also tried to grate the folder using the Shred feature in McAfee Total Protection, but he maintains the cancellation itself before the folder shredding.

Boot in safe mode (hold down the SHIFT key > click on restart)

Hold down the SHIFT key while clicking on Remove to ignore put it in the trash, then delete it immediately

If this does not work, open an elevated command prompt command prompt (win key + 'X') (Admin)

Navigate to the folder using "cd" (change directory)

Make sure that there is nothing in the record that you need

Type del *. * / s

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