@ianmcc1 Have you tried hiding the files?
Try with external software like Skraper or ARRM:
- Skraper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G388Gc6kkRs&list=PL2oNQ0AT7fx2ExiSNrfHUzga5GnogI4sh&index=22&ab_channel=Recalbox
- ARRM: https://forum.recalbox.com/topic/11850/arrm-another-recalbox-roms-manager
Another possibility is for you to do a factory reset (I don't know the right term in English), it is a new function of version 7.2 (and it has already helped many users).
The factory reset will erase all your customized settings, but will not delete any personal files (ROMS / BIOS / SAVES).
If you have another SD card and do not want to lose your customized settings for testing, do a clean install of the latest version and test.