Remove Empty Directories for Windows

User Reviews

• excellent software, does a neat job

  piyush1.mehtaAugust 30, 2014

  Pros

  1. Does the neat job of removing empty directories 2. Fast and smooth 3. Friendly user interface 4. very handy software, tried couple in the category, this one emerges as best one so far

  Cons

  none noted

  Summary

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• Does exactly what is supposed to do!

  ckcomodoDecember 16, 2013

  Pros

  Pros: Finds large numbers of unexpected debris left over from updates, initial installs, etc. Outlines each un-needed entry in red in case you value something. Does not slow down my buggy OS. No other bloatware associated with this one.

  Cons

  Cons: Cannot remove all the junk (lets you know how many files are empty that are protected against removal.) I have several cleaners and each one "finds" different empties/junk so not unique here. Not updated (why would it be?)

  Summary

  Great!

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• Good, not great

  ShiverZ_HDApril 2, 2012

  Pros

  Easy and very simple to use for a small programme, deletes many empty directories without the hassle of going through them your'self. Also I had no problems with running the programme, my CPU remained at an average level.

  Cons

  It came up with a list of red files which will be deleted, but failed to actually delete around 10% of them.

  Summary

  I would recommend this programme to anyone looking for an empty directory cleaner, but if you want a full scale cleaner, look somewhere else.

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• Just the app I needed

  FerBearJanuary 30, 2012

  Pros

  Does the job. Quick to install, ease of use. For those who complain about the time to remove tons of empty folder, think about the time it would take for you to remove them manually. Other apps just move them to a hidden directory, so you won't really free any space.

  Cons

  No cons at all.

  Summary

  Does the job it's named for.

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• Don't use this product if you value your sanity

  uberdommeJanuary 2, 2012

  Pros

  Quick and easy to install Scans your computer (for folders to delete) fast enough

  Cons

  Software isn't quite clear what exactly it will delete Makes your system slow as heck (CPU 100%)

  Summary

  My experience; I wanted a simple program to delete any empty folders from my hard drive to tidy it up a bit. I found this one and the reviews were a little off-putting, but I took the risk anyhow (wish I hadn't) and downloaded the software. Installed very quickly and program popped up without any loading time. Great. I made it do a scan of my hard drive and it completed that in no time. Great. Now, I wasn't sure whether it was safe enough to delete empty folders in my Windows directly (better safe than never, right?), so I right-clicked it to "Protect" it and the program placed a little Lock icon beside the folder. I assumed this meant that any empty folders within the Windows directory would remained untouched. However, I was wrong and once I let the software do it's business, I discovered that it deleted all the empty folders within Windows directory. This may or may not be safe to do so, but either way it angered me. Now, as soon as I closed the program, my computer started freezing up. CPU 100%. I checked my processes and there was nothing out of the ordinary. It could only have been Remove Empty Directories. Luckily, all the deleted folders get placed in the Recycle Bin so I was able to restore them all. However, because my CPU was at it's limit, it took a good 20 minutes to restore a measly 19MB of folders (and empty files might I add). Low and behold, as soon as these folders and files were restored, my computer ceased it's freezing and CPU back down to 1-10%. Needless to say, I removed the software as soon as I was able and came on here to review this piece of junk! STAY AWAY!

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• Doesn't do anything

  lenin_dcruzDecember 10, 2011

  Pros

  Gives you hopes

  Cons

  Didn't find the empty folders in my desired media folder.

  Summary

  Looking elsewhere.

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• Worked as advertised

  techman4life69November 30, 2011

  Pros

  Great search and listing features. Gave you a clear path of what files were going to be deleted and the option to remove or leave it as is.Quick file deletion and accurate. Set up dummy "empty" directories and it found them all.

  Cons

  Larger display window for deep trees or buried folders, the ability to maximize the program or display window in tabs

  Summary

  Excellent product I have it in my arsenal and its a keeper

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• Didn't work, and froze up my system.

  TomaqiNovember 22, 2011

  Pros

  There were no pros

  Cons

  I ran it once to tidy my itunes directories., It didn't get all the empty folders, and my windows7 laptop immediately became buggy. Revo Uninstaller got rid of it nicely.

  Summary

  I do not recommend this software. If you only have a couple-hundred directories to delete, just take an hour and do it the safe, plodding way.

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• It d the job as i expected

  posseplayer1November 9, 2011

  Pros

  Cleans unnecessary empty files

  Cons

  doesn't tell you if files have information you have to look up those files yourself to make sure you don't delete the wrong ones,i almost did myself.

  Summary

  I'll keep using it,it is a good tool to have.

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• went right to the problems

  jackplane5October 25, 2011

  Pros

  easy set and use

  Cons

  did not delete all empty directories

  Summary

  sofar good

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