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Can't delete a [user] home share folder

stevebower
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Can't delete a [user] home share folder

I've a folder appeared (somehow, probably [user] created it) in a Home share, but I can't move it, or write/read contents. As [user] I try & access but get "permission denied", however even with Admin credentials I can't take ownership of the folder (Properties>Security Advanced>Owner) as it says "unable to display current owner" & when I try to change I get "Unable to set new owner on [folder]. Access is denied"
Can anyone advise how to access?
Thanks
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StephenB
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Which NAS model and what firmware?
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stevebower
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Its ReadyNAS Ultra 4 firmware 4.2.27.Thanks
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mdgm-ntgr
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stevebower
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Magic!

All sorted, thanks 🙂
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