{"id":135120,"date":"2023-05-18T04:33:53","date_gmt":"2023-05-18T04:33:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=135120"},"modified":"2023-05-18T06:35:27","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T06:35:27","slug":"fix-error-0x80070091","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-error-0x80070091\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Error 0x80070091 &amp; How to Fix it?"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>Being a PC user, creating and sorting data (files, folders, documents, etc.) must be part of your daily chores. But, what if one day you&rsquo;re trying to delete files from your system or an external drive, and you just can&rsquo;t do it? Instead, you receive an error 0x80070091.<\/p><p>Rather than running around in circles, it&rsquo;s always better to focus on finding the solutions. Thankfully, there are some ways to fix the directory is not empty error. Further, learning the underlying cause of this error will make fixing it a cakewalk. Let&rsquo;s start!<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-error0x80070091?\"><strong>What is the Error0x80070091?<\/strong><\/h2><p>This system error has a bug check value &ndash; 0x80070091. The bug code further states &ndash; The directory is not empty. The error blocks you from removing data from any folder on your system. Whenever you try to delete any file or folder, Windows throws this bug code.<\/p><p>While digging into the root cause of this issue, you may find that it occurs because the folder isn&rsquo;t empty or has already been accessed by some application (running in the background). However, it&rsquo;s not the case. Even if the folder is empty, you may encounter this bug code.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-causes-error0x80070091?\"><strong>What Causes Error0x80070091?<\/strong><\/h2><p>There could be multiple possible reasons behind this system issue, including corrupted system files, bad sectored hard drives, insufficient folder permission, or malware infection. Since there could be multiple factors contributing to the rise of this error, we&rsquo;ve come up with the best possible workarounds that will help you resolve the problem.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-do-i-fix-error-code-0x80070091?\"><strong>How do I Fix Error Code 0x80070091?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Try out the below methods and see which one works in your favor.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-primary-solution\"><strong>Primary Solution<\/strong><\/h3><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-method-1-delete-folder-with-command-prompt\"><strong>Method 1: Delete Folder with Command Prompt<\/strong><\/h4><p>Since the error prevents you from deleting data, you can try removing your files and folder with the Command Prompt. However, be careful while using the Command Prompt, as one wrong attempt can cost you important data. Either back up your wanted files or restore important files using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/windows-data-recovery-professional.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">professional data recovery software<\/a>. Once done, proceed with the following steps:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>Windows + S<\/strong> to access Search, type <strong>cmd,<\/strong> and select <strong>Run as administrator<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/run-cmd-as-administrator-2.jpg\" alt=\"run-cmd-as-administrator\" class=\"wp-image-135166 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/run-cmd-as-administrator-2.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/run-cmd-as-administrator-2-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/run-cmd-as-administrator-2-150x78.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click &lsquo;<strong>Yes&rsquo;<\/strong> when prompted to proceed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the elevated Command Prompt window, type <strong>rmdir \/s &ldquo;folder path&rdquo;<\/strong> and hit <strong>Enter<\/strong>. Here, replace the <strong>&lsquo;folder path&rsquo;<\/strong> with the location of whatever directory you want to delete.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The location must include the drive letter. For example &ndash; <strong>rmdir \/s &ldquo;C:\\Users\\Work&rdquo;.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"199\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/run-rmdir-command.jpg\" alt=\"run-rmdir-command\" class=\"wp-image-135167 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/run-rmdir-command.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/run-rmdir-command-300x117.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/run-rmdir-command-150x58.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><p>When you&rsquo;re prompted with the <strong>Y\/N <\/strong>option, type Y and hit <strong>Enter<\/strong> to confirm your action. Once the process is complete, close the cmd window. Restart your system, retry deleting any folder\/file, and check if the error is gone.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Additional Note:<\/span><\/strong> If you want to delete one or more files, you can use the <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows-server\/administration\/windows-commands\/del\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">delete command<\/a>. You can also run this command from the WinRE console. The whole syntax for the delete command goes as &ndash; <strong>del [\/p] [\/f] [\/s] [\/q] [\/a[:]&lt;attributes&gt;] &lt;names&gt;<\/strong>. Replace the <strong>[:}<\/strong> after \/a with the file types (like system files, read-only files, hidden files, etc.) Then use the Folder name in place of &lt;name&gt; from which you wish to delete files. All the included files in the folder will be deleted.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-check-for-disk-errors\"><strong>#2 Check for Disk Errors<\/strong><\/h4><p>The error could also occur due to a hard drive that&rsquo;s corrupted or has bad sectors on it. Try checking your disk for errors and fixing the corrupted drive to resolve the bug code. You can do it two ways &ndash; (I) Using Command Prompt and (II) Using Error Checking tool.<\/p><p><strong><u>With Command Prompt<\/u><\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open and run the command prompt as administrator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once in the elevated cmd window, type <strong>chkdsk \/f\/r D:<\/strong> and <strong>Enter<\/strong>. (Replace <strong>D:<\/strong> with your drive letter.)<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"624\" height=\"578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/run-chkdsk-command-2.jpg\" alt=\"run-chkdsk-command\" class=\"wp-image-135168 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/run-chkdsk-command-2.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/run-chkdsk-command-2-300x278.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/run-chkdsk-command-2-150x139.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 624px) 100vw, 624px\" \/><\/figure><p>Let the scanning complete. Once done, close the window and reboot your system.<\/p><p><strong><u>With Error Checking Tool<\/u><\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Press <strong>Windows + E<\/strong> to open File Explorer and then right-click on the drive you want to scan; choose <strong>Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/open-drive-properties.jpg\" alt=\"open-drive-properties\" class=\"wp-image-135169 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/open-drive-properties.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/open-drive-properties-237x300.jpg 237w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/open-drive-properties-150x190.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to the <strong>Tools<\/strong> tab and under <strong>Error Checking<\/strong>, click <strong>Check<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"361\" height=\"499\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/select-tool-then-click-check-under-error-checking.jpg\" alt=\"select-tool-then-click-check-under-error-checking\" class=\"wp-image-135170 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/select-tool-then-click-check-under-error-checking.jpg 361w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/select-tool-then-click-check-under-error-checking-217x300.jpg 217w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/select-tool-then-click-check-under-error-checking-150x207.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Scan drive<\/strong> option on the next prompt.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"541\" height=\"228\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/select-scan-drive.jpg\" alt=\"select-scan-drive\" class=\"wp-image-135171 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/select-scan-drive.jpg 541w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/select-scan-drive-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/select-scan-drive-150x63.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 541px) 100vw, 541px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If it shows error results, fix it with the recommended suggestions. Once applied, close the window and complete the process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finally, reboot your system and see if the issue is solved.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-assign-full-permission-to-affected-folder\"><strong>#3 Assign Full Permission to Affected Folder.<\/strong><\/h4><p>Insufficient access permission may also be the reason for <strong>&lsquo;the directory is not empty&rsquo; <\/strong>error. You can assign Full Permission to the affected folder with the following steps and check if the issue is resolved.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Locate the affected folder, right-click on it, and select <strong>Properties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"316\" height=\"571\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/open-folder-properties.jpg\" alt=\"open-folder-properties\" class=\"wp-image-135173 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/open-folder-properties.jpg 316w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/open-folder-properties-166x300.jpg 166w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/open-folder-properties-150x271.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 316px) 100vw, 316px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Next, go to the <strong>Security<\/strong> tab and select a user account with which you&rsquo;re logged in. Afterward, click <strong>Edit<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"357\" height=\"481\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/go-to-security-tab-and-select-account-youre-logged-in.jpg\" alt=\"Edit the account you are logged in \" class=\"wp-image-135174 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/go-to-security-tab-and-select-account-youre-logged-in.jpg 357w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/go-to-security-tab-and-select-account-youre-logged-in-223x300.jpg 223w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/go-to-security-tab-and-select-account-youre-logged-in-150x202.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 357px) 100vw, 357px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure that <strong>Full Control<\/strong> and other options are selected. Now, click <strong>Advanced<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"362\" height=\"479\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/select-Advanced-tab-under-permission-for-chosen-account.jpg\" alt=\"select-Advanced-tab-under-permission-for-chosen-account\" class=\"wp-image-135177 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/select-Advanced-tab-under-permission-for-chosen-account.jpg 362w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/select-Advanced-tab-under-permission-for-chosen-account-227x300.jpg 227w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/select-Advanced-tab-under-permission-for-chosen-account-150x198.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 362px) 100vw, 362px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check the entries under the <strong>Permission<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you wish to make changes, click the <strong>Change<\/strong> button provided against <strong>Owner<\/strong> at the top.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/click-change-against-owner-in-the-Advanced-security-settings-for-folder.jpg\" alt=\"click-change-against-owner-in-the-Advanced-security-settings-for-folder\" class=\"wp-image-135178 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/click-change-against-owner-in-the-Advanced-security-settings-for-folder.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/click-change-against-owner-in-the-Advanced-security-settings-for-folder-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/click-change-against-owner-in-the-Advanced-security-settings-for-folder-150x101.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><p>Type the name of the user for which you want to change the permission settings and click <strong>OK<\/strong> to confirm.<\/p><p>Finally, check if you can access the folder error-free.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-secondary-solutions\"><strong>Secondary Solutions<\/strong><\/h3><p>However, the problem would get resolved by now. Yet, in worst-case scenarios, if it persists, try out these methods.<\/p><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-delete-folder-with-cmd-in-recovery-environment\"><strong>Delete Folder with CMD in Recovery Environment<\/strong><\/h4><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Turn off your system and boot into it using the Windows media USB installer. (If you don&rsquo;t have it ready, create a bootable USB with a media creation tool by Windows.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once you&rsquo;ve booted into your system with the media installer, set <strong>Preferences<\/strong>, and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>Repair your computer &gt; Troubleshoot &gt; Advanced options &gt; Command Prompt.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the cmd window, type <strong><em>Notepad<\/em><\/strong> and hit <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"541\" height=\"219\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/type-notepad-in-cmd-window.jpg\" alt=\"type-notepad-in-cmd-window\" class=\"wp-image-135179 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/type-notepad-in-cmd-window.jpg 541w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/type-notepad-in-cmd-window-300x121.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/type-notepad-in-cmd-window-150x61.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 541px) 100vw, 541px\" \/><\/figure><p>Now, in the notepad, go to <strong>File &gt; Open<\/strong>.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"298\" height=\"323\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/go-to-file-then-click-open-in-notepad-file.jpg\" alt=\"go-to-file-then-click-open-in-notepad-file\" class=\"wp-image-135180 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/go-to-file-then-click-open-in-notepad-file.jpg 298w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/go-to-file-then-click-open-in-notepad-file-277x300.jpg 277w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/go-to-file-then-click-open-in-notepad-file-150x163.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 298px) 100vw, 298px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>From the drop-down, select <strong>All Files<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate the folder you wish to remove and <strong>Delete<\/strong> it by right-clicking on it.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"677\" height=\"663\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/right-click-on-the-folder-and-click-delete.jpg\" alt=\"right-click-on-the-folder-and-click-delete\" class=\"wp-image-135181 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/right-click-on-the-folder-and-click-delete.jpg 677w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/right-click-on-the-folder-and-click-delete-300x294.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/right-click-on-the-folder-and-click-delete-150x147.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 677px) 100vw, 677px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once done, close the programs. Reboot your system normally and see if the problem is gone.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-run-sfc-scan\"><strong>Run SFC Scan<\/strong><\/h4><p>Missing or damaged system files could be the cause of this system error. Try running SFC to repair the incorrect versions of the system files and resolve the error. To do so, follow the given steps:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Run Command Prompt as administrator, type <strong>sfc\/scannow<\/strong>, and hit <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"536\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/run-sfc-scannow-command.jpg\" alt=\"run-sfc-scannow-command\" class=\"wp-image-135183 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/run-sfc-scannow-command.jpg 536w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/run-sfc-scannow-command-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/run-sfc-scannow-command-150x74.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 536px) 100vw, 536px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It will take time to scan the system for corrupted\/damaged system files and repair them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the process is done, type exit and hit <strong>Enter<\/strong>. Finally, check if the problem is solved.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-scan-your-pc-for-malware\"><strong>Scan your PC for malware<\/strong><\/h4><p>If the error is bugging you, your last bet is scanning your PC for malware infection. If you&rsquo;ve any third-party antivirus program installed on your system, run it for scanning. Else, you can run Microsoft Defender Antivirus Program in Windows using the following steps:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open <strong>Windows + I<\/strong> to open <strong>Settings<\/strong> and then follow <strong>Update &amp; Security &gt; Windows Security<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There, on the right panel, select <strong>Virus &amp; threat protection<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Next, scroll down, and below <strong>Quick scan<\/strong>, select <strong>Scan options<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"330\" height=\"249\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/click-scan-options-under-Quick-Scan-option.jpg\" alt=\"click-scan-options-under-Quick-Scan-option\" class=\"wp-image-135186 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/click-scan-options-under-Quick-Scan-option.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/click-scan-options-under-Quick-Scan-option-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/click-scan-options-under-Quick-Scan-option-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 330px) 100vw, 330px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, <strong>Microsoft Defender Offline scan<\/strong> and then click <strong>Scan now.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"592\" height=\"521\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Select-Microsoft-Defender-Offline-Scan-and-then-click-Scan-now.jpg\" alt=\"Select-Microsoft-Defender-Offline-Scan-and-then-click-Scan-now\" class=\"wp-image-135184 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Select-Microsoft-Defender-Offline-Scan-and-then-click-Scan-now.jpg 592w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Select-Microsoft-Defender-Offline-Scan-and-then-click-Scan-now-300x264.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Select-Microsoft-Defender-Offline-Scan-and-then-click-Scan-now-150x132.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 592px) 100vw, 592px\" \/><\/figure><p>Lastly, if it feels that the error is unsolvable, try resetting your Windows. Sometimes, so many factors could be responsible for the issue, making it difficult to identify the root cause and fix it accordingly. Resetting Windows can bring your system to the default configuration and fix the bug.<\/p><p>While resetting Windows, it&rsquo;s recommended to choose the &lsquo;<strong>Remove everything&rsquo;<\/strong> option to effectively complete the process. However, you should back up your data before performing this method. In case you forgot to take backup of the data, you could still recover data after resetting Windows.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\"><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/h2><p><strong>1. How do you permanently delete a file?<\/strong><\/p><p>You can use <strong>Shift + Delete<\/strong> to remove files permanently. Windows prompts you with a dialog box to confirm the action. When you click <strong>&lsquo;Yes&rsquo;<\/strong> on the prompted confirmation box, the file will be lost.<\/p><p><strong>2. Are deleted fine gone forever?<\/strong><\/p><p>When you delete files with <strong>DEL<\/strong> or <strong>Shift + Del<\/strong> key, only the file pointers get removed, but the file data remains there. File pointers indicate the beginning and the ending of a file&rsquo;s existence. When these pointers are removed, the file becomes inaccessible but recoverable. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/recover-shift-deleted-files-on-windows-11\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">recover shift-deleted files<\/a> using a powerful data recovery solution.<\/p><p><strong>3. What is 0x8007045d Error in Windows?<\/strong><\/p><p>When the OS can&rsquo;t read the files on the system or there is some issue with the externally connected drives, you may face a 0x8007045d bug code. This bug code may appear during Windows update installation or while transferring data.<\/p><p><strong>4. What is error 0x80071a91 on Windows 10 update?<\/strong><\/p><p>The 0x80071A91 error code occurs when there is corruption in Windows file system transactions. Whenever a file error occurs, the Windows file system uses the transaction log to restore the system transaction. This bug code translates to &ndash; <em>Transaction support within the specified file system resource manager is not initiated or is already shut down due to this bug code<\/em>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Being a PC user, creating and sorting data (files, folders, documents, etc.)&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/fix-error-0x80070091\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">What is Error 0x80070091 &amp; How to Fix it?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":135187,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[701],"tags":[5076,5075,922],"class_list":["post-135120","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-windows-data-recovery-professional","tag-error-0x80070091","tag-system-error","tag-windows-data-recovery","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Methods to Fix Error 0x80070091 in Windows<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Getting Error 0x80070091 while deleting files or folders on your system? 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