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jmchrislip
Aspirant
Nov 18, 2015

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

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...
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StephenB
Guru - Experienced User
Nov 18, 2015

What NAS and what firmware is it running?

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    jmchrislip
    Aspirant
    Nov 18, 2015

    I will double check tomorrow morning and let you know.

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      jmchrislip
      Aspirant
      Nov 19, 2015

      I'm using RAIDiator Version 4.1.14

      Windows 7, Comcast Cable internet service

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        StephenB
        Guru - Experienced User
        Nov 19, 2015

        Is this in the frontview share list? (https://nasname/admin)?  Or is it a folder that you see when you access with windows?

         

        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.  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).  If you don't know basic linux already, this is NOT for you.

         

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