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Aspirant

Jul 30, 2019

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ReadyNAS DUO - need to delete folder contents

Hi all, Got a fairly urgent and confusing problem with my ancient ReadyNAS Duo. I have an older Windows machine that created backups to the Duo (\\NAS\Backups\\Office4\). I don't need anything in ...

StephenB
Jul 30, 2019
You can reset the file permissions from the "advanced" tab for the share.

Just check the highlighted menu item, and click "apply" on the lower right. There will be a pop-up notification when it completes.

It that doesn't let you delete the folder from Windows, then you can alternatively enable http read/write access for the share, and then browse to https://nas-ip-address/backups You should be able to delete the folder from there. Note that the share name in https is case sensitive (unlike SMB).

PeterD2

Aspirant

Jul 30, 2019

I actually checked both boxes, logged off and back on again from my Windows client and was able to delete the folders in question. Thanks kindly--this was a real bear to solve and I once again have room on my NAS!

StephenB

Guru - Experienced User

Jul 30, 2019

I'm glad I was able to help. :smileyhappy: