[Solved] "I Have A Folder Called n360 Backup And I Can’t Delete Its Files"

The n360 Backup folder is created by Norton 360's Backup feature to store backed-up files. Users may find it difficult to delete this folder and its contents due to permission restrictions or Norton’s active processes preventing the deletion.

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Causes of This Issue

  • Norton 360 actively using the folder

  • Insufficient permissions to delete files

  • Corrupt or locked backup files

Solutions to Delete the n360 Backup Folder

1. Disable Norton 360 Backup Feature

  1. Open Norton 360.

  2. Go to Settings > Backup Settings.

  3. Turn Off the backup feature and apply changes.

2. Manually Delete the Folder

  1. Right-click the n360 Backup folder and select Properties.

  2. Navigate to the Security tab and click Advanced.

  3. Change the Owner to your user account and grant Full Control.

  4. Try deleting the folder again.

Conclusion

By following these methods, you should be able to delete the n360 Backup folder successfully. If the issue persists, consider uninstalling Norton 360 and reinstalling it without the backup feature.

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