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Thanks! &nbsp;that and using the 8.3 file format worked!
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Thanks!  that and using the 8.3 file format worked!

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I have a directory on a Windows file server (2008R2) that appears to be orphaned. &nbsp;Properties in security tab shows &quot;The requested security informaiton is either unabailable or can't be displayed&quot; . &nbsp; I can not delete the folder, either in the gui or at the command prompt. &nbsp;Any suggestions?
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I have a directory on a Windows file server (2008R2) that appears to be orphaned.  Properties in security tab shows "The requested security informaiton is either unabailable or can't be displayed" .   I can not delete the folder, either in the gui or at the command prompt.  Any suggestions?

How to delete orphanded directory?

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