I cannot delete a directory on one of my hard drives. The directory has
the name "871", but I can rename it. However, when I try to delete it
from Explorer, I get "The directory name is invalid. (267)".
I cannot delete it from a command prompt or using and third party tool.
I cannot set permissions either - trying to do so causes the explorer
window to hang. I cannot change owner either (currently
BUILTIN\Administrators). ChkDsk reports my drive is OK. Hardware tests
show my system is OK. The directory has a strange icon - a normal
looking folder with a tiny clock next to it:
There are no strange characters in the path or anything like that. 8.3
file name is also "871". File system is NTFS. All Windows updates, up
to date drivers.
I would put the drive in another machine and try deleting the folder,
but it is part of a RAID array so it is not possible at the moment.
Anyone got any ideas? Short of a re-format, I can't see any solution.
Re: need to remove unewanted folders on backup F drive ... go into Folder Options and change the appropriate settings. ...Recycler folder Windows will, as you've seen, recreate it when you reboot. ... you should adjust the size allocated for the Recycle bin on your F ... On the Global page, select "Configure drives independently".... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.configuration_manage)
Re: need to remove unewanted folders on backup F drive ... The Recycler folder is a hidden systems folder. ... As for the System Volume Information folder,... In the "Available drives" box, click on your F drive to ... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.configuration_manage)
Re: running out of space.........I "guess"? ... As long as there is free disk space elsewhere you can run a problem free computer with much less than 20 gb. ... Using a computer on a daily basis makes it pointless retaining restore points for more than 14 days. ... the text of the folder name appears in blue characters. ... assuming I need to get partition magic or backup both drives (image... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
Re: running out of space.........I "guess"? ... especially if you do not store offline copies on disk.... the text of the folder name appears in blue characters. ... select Properties, General, Advanced and check the box before Compress... assuming I need to get partition magic or backup both drives (image... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
Re: running out of space.........I "guess"? ... Computer icon on the Desktop and select System Restore.... your C partition you will have some Uninstall folders in your Windows ... the text of the folder name appears in blue characters. ... assuming I need to get partition magic or backup both drives (image... (microsoft.public.windowsxp.general)
