I connected an external drive to my Windows 10 PC. When I am trying to delete a folder from this drive, I get a 0x80070091 error, and the folder cannot be deleted. How can I fix this issue?
0x80070091 error can occur when the drive is corrupted. The following methods will help you to solve your issue.
Method 1
a. Open Command Prompt as Admin.
b. Type chkdsk /f /r your-drive-letter and press enter.
c. Press Y.
d. Restart your computer.
e. Make sure to have a backup of your data, as repairing your drive may lead to loss of data.
Method 2
a. Right-click on the start menu.
b. Open Task Manager.
c. Press ‘W’ to find Windows Explorer.
d. Click on it.
e. On the bottom of the screen, click on Restart.
f. You will be able to solve your problem
