If you have directories that have LPT: or COM1: or AUX then you cant delete these normally. I believe you need a posix delete util off the resource kit.(sorry i forget the name) to delete the dirextories. regards ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nick Crisp" <ncrisp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <thin@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Monday, November 11, 2002 5:28 AM Subject: [THIN] OT corrupted directoryfiles Win2k > > Hi all > I have an issue that I can't seem to find any info on, and I was hoping > someone on the list might know how to fix this problem. > > My ftp server keeps getting hit by people scanning for anonymous ftp > access, and they leave behind a bunch of space files and weird > directories that seem to corupt the structure. I have one such directroy > that I cannnot delete nor browse (windows Explorer just hangs) > > Is there any app out there that can correct these problems, I really > don't want to rebuild this box > > Oh yeah... I have disabled all anonymous access now > > Thanks in advance > > Nick > > > Nick Crisp > Network Manager > www.pinnaclesoftware.com.au > > > > *********************************************** > For Archives, to Unsubscribe, Subscribe or > set Digest or Vacation mode use the below link. > > http://thethin.net/citrixlist.cfm > *********************************************** For Archives, to Unsubscribe, Subscribe or set Digest or Vacation mode use the below link. http://thethin.net/citrixlist.cfm