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"Access Denied" When You Delete Folders from a Mounted Drive

By Editorial Team June 21, 2026 (Updated June 21, 2026)

When you delete the files or folders by using Windows Explorer, use the SHIFT+DELETE key combination. This bypasses the Recycle Bin. · Open a command prompt ...

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