The file or directory is corrupted or unreadable

I have a number of empty folders on an external hard drive that I want to delete. I managed to delete the files in these folders individually, but get the following message... "' Can't delete # the file or directory is corrupted or unreadable", when I try to delete the files. "  I tried to delete it by Total Commander without success.  Your help is greatly appreciated.

Sometimes corrupt files/folders can be repaired by a 'chkdsk' disk check operation while specifying the "/ R" or "Repair" option...

"How to perform the disk error checking in Windows XP"

<>http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/315265/en-us >

It is a good operation realized in a regular maintenance of your computer and any time that the disc problems are suspected.

HTH,

JW

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