About this tag
The metadata fixer tag on WindowsForum.com covers issues related to the Metadata Fixer tool, particularly when used to extract Google Photos files. Users report problems such as folders that appear to exist but cannot be deleted, with Windows displaying a 'Could not find this item' error. Discussions focus on troubleshooting these phantom folder issues, including accessing empty subfolders and resolving deletion failures. The tag is relevant for users encountering file system anomalies after using Metadata Fixer for photo extraction.
  1. GLSmyth

    Folder that does not exist does exist

    I used Metadata Fixer to extract some Google Photos files. I am done with the folder that held the zip files and can delete it, along with the empty folders within. However, when I select the folder and press Delete I get the message: "Could not find this item. This is no longer located in...
    • GLSmyth
    • Thread
    • empty folders error message file management file system folder deletion google photos metadata fixer tech support windows help windows issues
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support