0x80070091

About this tag
The error code 0x80070091, often accompanied by the message 'The directory is not empty,' typically occurs in Windows when attempting to delete or replace a folder. Common scenarios include drag-and-drop operations on WebDAV shared folders in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, as well as folder corruption during software installations like Office. Users have reported that standard deletion fails, and solutions involve running an elevated Command Prompt, taking ownership of the folder, or using disk repair tools such as chkdsk. In some cases, autochk.exe may become disabled, requiring manual restoration. The error indicates a file system or permission issue rather than hardware failure.

  1. 0x80070091 error when you perform a drag-and-drop operation to replace a folder in a WebDAV shared f

    Fixes an issue in which you receive a 0x80070091 error message when you try to replace a folder in a WebDAV shared folder in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2. This issue occurs after you map a network drive to the shared folder. More...
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    • 0x80070091 drag and drop error file transfer network drive shared folders troubleshooting webdav windows 7 windows server
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    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)
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    Windows 7 Persistent Error 0x80070091 and Autochk.exe Issues on Windows: Seeking Solutions

    So my story is this, since some time one time per month more or less with a normal use of the computer my Windows decides it's time to corrupt a folder/file, whatever, pretty sad indeed, what it also does is somehow disable my autochk.exe and my chkdsk.exe so that I can't fix this problem, but...
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    • 0x80070091 admin tools autochk chkdsk corrupted files dropbox error file management folder permissions linux maintenance office setup safe mode system32 tech support troubleshooting user rights windows windows error
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 "Error 0x80070091: The directory is not empty" = cannot delete folder?

    Have a problem with 2-3 directories that I cannot delete. If I try I get the following message: Error 0x80070091: The directory is not empty I have done a disk scan several times now - at first there where some errors, but they should now be fixed. Is there a way to force delete the folders...
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    • 0x80070091 directory disk scan error file system folder deletion force delete storage troubleshooting windows
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support