Error 0x80070570: How to delete corrupted and unreadable file?

On my system partition I have a folder which cannot be deleted. This folder has been created by restoring files from an Acronis TrueImage backup.

The error message says:

Error 0x80070570: The file or directory is corrupted and unreadable.

I already tried running chkdsk /r /f when booting several times but the problem persists.

Are there any other utilities or chkdsk options which I could try to fix this problem?

From serverfault 0xA3

• I've never done it with a folder but my fix for files that won't let you delete them under Windows is to do the following from the command-line:

  echo "blah" > <filename>
  

  It's worked for me every time :)

  0xA3 : Unfortunately this gives "The file or directory is corrupted and unreadable." I suppose I rather needed a tool fixing serious NTFS corruption before I can delete those files.

  warren : that's a shame - I've successfully employed that when needing to kill files from my BT folder after I'd shutdown the BT client
  From warren

• Give it a try from a command prompt. If that still doesn't work try doing the same from safe mode.

  0xA3 : Thank you for that tip. However, the problem seems not related to any process having an open handle to these objects. It seems related to a serious FS corruption. Are there any tools to fix that besides chkdsk?

  John Gardeniers : Sorry, I can't think of any other utilities to try. If this is a system drive and you ran chkdsk from inside Windows try having it run during a reboot. Windows itself may be interfering.
  From John Gardeniers

• From what I remember a Startup Repair should repair the FS and remove the files.

  for a howto see : http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/help/5c59f8c1-b0d1-4f1a-af55-74f3922f3f351033.mspx

  As always when using this type of stuff, best to backup the system before

  From Sibster

• Try deleting the folder that contains the corrupted file/folder (move your precious files out first).

  From Andrew Arnott

• If this is really a badly corrupted filesystem issue, I would move whatever data off you can and then reformat the drive. It could also be an issue with failing hardware causing the corruption so be aware of that and check it if you can.

  From Goyuix

• Perhaps try ntfsfix (or similar program) in your favourite linux (or knoppix).
  Usually located in package 'ntfsprogs'.

  Sometimes trying to delete from Linux (with ntfs-3g or other ntfs-write-support) helps.

  Knoppix (Linux-Live-CD/DVD): http://www.knoppix.com/

  0xA3 : Thanks, this was the only suggestion that actually worked. Great :-)
  From ppuschmann

• Not sure how well it will work with a corrupted file. But whenever I need to delete something that the OS does not want me to Unlocker really helps out.

  Give it a try. It might just work for this scenario too.

  From Vaccano

• Two things I might try:

  1. Create a temporary folder ("delete_me"), and see if you can move the corrupted directory into this folder, then attempt to get rid of "delete_me".

  2. Boot from a linux-based distribution that has NTFS filesystem support (such as Ubuntu) and delete it from there.

  Stéphane : Gah! I see that ppuschmann had more-or-less the same linux-based suggestion. I still think the linux-based rm and checkdisk option is the most likely to give you positive results if the MS-based checkdisk isn't fixing it for you.
  From Stéphane

• You problably have a badblock on that drive. Try Ultimate Boot CD. It contains tons of useful tools.

  From minder

• I had this happen last week. We popped the drive out and installed it in a system that had no issues, then check disk was able to fix it, though safe mode was not.

  From Kyle Hodgson

• Some googling found this comment:

  http://forums.techguy.org/windows-vista-7/755465-solved-error-0x80070570.html

  linking to a Windows util:

  http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Windows/en-US/help/5c59f8c1-b0d1-4f1a-af55-74f3922f3f351033.mspx

  According to the original poster, this fixed the problem.

  GregD : Downvoted for having a signature on each of your answers...despite being told they were frowned upon.
  From Daniel Leiderman

• i have the same problem..check my video out maybe you'll have a clue on how to fix it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXsKOO52hJM&feature=related

  From Johnny Almanza

• i have a file on my external hdd showin the same error,i tried d "echo blah" command but it doesn't work,any more solutions??

  Jason Berg : This should be its own question, possibly on superuser.com. Please delete and repost in the correct location.
  From siddharth monga

• Nothing here ever worked for me, save everything to another drive and re-format it, thats all I found that works....

  From Win7 user

• go to properties for trash bin change to bypass trash and should be able todelete corrupted file.

  wjs57 : so far this is the simplest solution,works everytime
  From wjs57