Remove empty folders

The window allows you to remove empty folders from a directory or an entire disk.

Remove empty folders window

FieldMeaning
Main folderType a path of a start folder for search here. You can use environment variables in the path. For example, "C:\%username%\My Documents".
BrowseAllows to choose a start folder form a browse tree.
Include sub foldersIf checked then HCC will scan all sub folders of the start folder.
Remove folders with HIDDEN attributeIf checked then HCC will remove folders with HIDDEN attribute.
Remove folders with SYSTEM attributeIf checked then HCC will remove folders with SYSTEM attribute.
Store removing results in log-fileIf checked then HCC will store removing results in a log-file. Log-file will be placed in HCC log folder. You can re-define the log folder at the Log files page in the Options window.
Include specificationsList of folders which will be included for scan for empty folders.
Exclude specificationsList of folders which will be excluded for scan for empty folders.
SelectAllows to select folders from folders tree.
ClearAllows to clear the folders list.


When the process is done you will see the result window:

Remove empty folders - result window

Note:
All empty folders will be deleted directly (not into Recycle Bin)!

See also:
   Select for folders
   The main window