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READYNAS Pro 6: What is a BLSNFO file?
I'm a nooby to ReadyNAS storage. So my question may be simple to experienced people and appreciate the patients.
What is a BLSNFO Files in a readynas folder? The NAS automatically makes this BLSNFO File after a file is copied onto the READYNAS Pro 6.
After looking at 90% of the folders, all those folders have a BLSNFO file in them, with the exception of TXT or Document Files. All TXT or Document Files do not create a BLSNFO File to acompany them.
I Purchased a READYNAS Pro 6 two moths ago, I noticed the BLSNFO soon after copying my files and video files on to my new NAS. I have done a Google search with no results, there is nothing related to this topic anywhere.
Can anyone shed light on this BLSNFO Files as below attached jpg?
I don't think any of our services would create these. I think it must be some software on your PC.
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Which OS is on the client machine?
Which firmware is on the NAS?
Which protocol are you using e.g. SMB?
How are you copying the data onto the NAS?Which OS is on the client machine? Windows 10 / I also use MAC OS X _ El Capitano (Mainly Windows 10 though)
Which firmware is on the NAS? 4.2.27 : ReadyNAS Pro 6
Which protocol are you using e.g. SMB?Windows 10 uses the Microsoft SMB Protocol (SMB) Protocol, That is what I use
MAC OS X: I use smb through the server connect, Normally MAC OS X would use AFP (Apple Filing Protocol). This is the Apple's native file sharing protocol for mapping network drives, I never use that.
How are you copying the data onto the NAS?I have a mapped network drive and use explorer to Cut and Paste.
I was using Teracopy for a few weeks but it was buggy and not as quick as it cliams. I removed it a few weeks ago.
Thank you
This is odd. I don't think I've seen a BLSNFO file before.
- What does NAS mean and do? It is part of my Model No. There was a version update shortly after purchase and when I typed my model # into a Net gear search it said, "not found."
definately some kind of 3rd party cataloging file, they look similar to metadata files used by KODI, but I've never seen that file name though so no idea what program.
http://kodi.wiki/view/NFO_files
What media player are you using when playing from the nas?
I bet they are coming from one of your xstreamers, probably using some customized fork of xbmc/kodi.
- Too complicated for me to understand. Not at all a techie just a senior trying to figure things out. Thank you for commenting.
Hello SeniorD,
There is no software or service on the ReadyNAS that may have created this file. There is a possibility that it might be something on the PC you are using to access the NAS that might be creating the file. It shows that the files were created mostly with video files there also a possibility that might be created with the device that created the video. We have not receive any concern that was raise regarding the file so I think the file is not that harmful to the NAS or the network.
Regards,
Marty_M
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