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It is better be safe to find out what prevent to delete this folder by right click on the taskbar->task Manager. Under Process. right click on the title and select Command Line, Look for the process that has the path name: C:\$Windows.~BT....., If not found, look under Details tab. You'll know the location and what the process that prevents deleting. Copy it to somewhere else then rename it Reboot your PC, you should be able to delete it.
Apparently takewonsership is the faulting item in question
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Also when I run
takeown /F C:\$Windows.~BT\* /R /A
I get some odd log going like this
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Maybe this article may help?
Files are Locked Can't Delete Use TakeOwn EXE and Delete the Files
You have 3 methods in post #2 - and booting to Safe Mode has been suggested.
You mention command prompt- not the command prompt WITHIN windows- but as post #2 and Bree said Advanced Options.
You should be fully equipped to deal with any issues about permissions or the file being locked.
Well I screwed myself apparently deleting that file messed with my system was bad and now my store wont work and having so other issues too. Would updating to 1909 fix this or am I gonna have to refresh?
You can try an in-place upgrade repair install of 1809. You will need an iso of your current build. Search for and use
Heidoc iso downloader
Or you can upgrade to 1903 or 1909.
Note that some find 1909 is not currently being offered - perhaps MS is reconsidering feedback on it. Not sure- there's some evidence.
Give Repair Install Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade a try. Should fix your issues, and won't require all your programs to be reinstalled. "May require some Windows app reinstall though.
Good luck. And word of advice... research carefully before deleting stuff you're unsure of.
Peace:)