My ReadyNAS has created a invalid named share that I can't remove or rename. HELP!!!

Question

My ReadyNAS server has a mysterious share that is named 1W9742~M. It has over 1 TB of files that I had removed. I can view the files in my browser, but I can't access it , delete it or rename it. I keep getting the message saying it's an "Invalid Share".

What can I do?

StephenB · Answer

What NAS and what firmware is it running?

jmchrislip · Answer

I will double check tomorrow morning and let you know.

jmchrislip · Answer

I'm using RAIDiator Version 4.1.14Windows 7, Comcast Cable internet service

StephenB · Answer

Is this in the frontview share list? (https://nasname/admin)? &nbsp;Or is it a folder that you see when you access with windows?
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There are a couple options:
(a) engage Netgear (either per incident support, or a volunteer here)
(b) Save your data to backup, to a factory reset, and rebuilt the NAS. &nbsp;Painful, but free and certain.
(c) install ssh on the NAS, and use linux commands to explore and problem and delete the folder (or at least empty it). &nbsp;If you don't know basic linux already, this is NOT for you.
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jmchrislip · Answer

It's a folder I see when I access it through Windows.&nbsp;How do I install SSH?

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