I believe there is another way to delete strange folder names. I've not done if for about 3 years. IIRC...
This is done locally. Del \\.\c$\WhateverPath\* Substitute the appropriate drive for C$ I may not have this exactly, but the \\. essentially means this box. Using the UNC bypasses some error checking routines. I agree with the other person. If you are sure you are hacked, deleting trash does not seem like a good enough fix. Perhaps they installed a back door while they were there. Bob -----Original Message----- From: Adam Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2001 10:19 AM To: NT 2000 Discussions Subject: RE: Server hacked... need to get rid of a folder > Did you try the erase /s on it? The 'ERASE' command does not delete directories, only the files contained within it. This will provide a temporary fix to the problem where the directory contains too much data. If you encounter errors with ERASE not being able to read the contents of the directory, then the 'DEL', 'RM', 'DELTREE' and any other commands will not be able to read it either. This means it is a file system problem. Back in the days of FAT, we used to run CHKDSK and SCANDISK which would detect and repair corrupt file and directory entries in the FAT. This is an NTFS partition, I assume. Have you run a Scandisk to check the disk/FAT integrity? Regards, Adam Smith IT Officer SAGE Automation Ltd [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.sageautomation.com ԿԬ ************** Email Confidentiality Clause ************** The information contained within this email and its attachments is intended for the named recipients only. It may contain privileged and confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient, you must not copy, distribute or take any action in reliance on it. If you have received this email in error, please return it to the originator advising of the error and delete all copies of it from your system. ------ You are subscribed as [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This E-Mail is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is privileged, confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you have received this communication in error, please do not distribute it. Please notify the sender by E-Mail at the address shown and delete the original message. Thank you for your compliance. ------ You are subscribed as [email protected] Archives: http://www.swynk.com/sitesearch/search.asp To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
