Cannot delete folder

[Lok Tak Cheong]

After setting up a target in a link of Distribution File System.

It is finding that a folder was alway offline

Then, I tried to open the folders but it failed. It revealed "C:\Folder is
not accessable. The network location cannot be reached. For infomration
about network troublesshooting, see windows Help."

Then I had removed the target and attempted to delete the folder but it
revealed "Cannot delete Folder: The network location cannot reached. For
infomration about network troubleshooting, see windows Help."

I am the administrator and did the above actions direct at the server.

When I openned the folder properties, the security tab did not reveal.

[Jill Zoeller [MSFT]]

It sounds like you are trying to view and delete a link folder under the
root, correct? A namespace is not meant to be browsed locally--the referrals
occur only when that folder is accessed remotely. Our FAQ covers how link
folders work:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/techinfo/overview/dfsfaq.mspx

Scroll to the question "Q. What DFS structures are stored locally on root
servers? "

Typically, deleting a link in the snap-in will delete the underlying link
folder from the file system. However, there are situations in which this
doesn't work and the link folder must be deleted manually. As you've seen,
this is not as simple as clicking Delete. Please also search for the
question "Q. How do I delete a link folder? " in the FAQ link above for
instructions.
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Post by Lok Tak Cheong
After setting up a target in a link of Distribution File System.
It is finding that a folder was alway offline
Then, I tried to open the folders but it failed. It revealed "C:\Folder is
not accessable. The network location cannot be reached. For infomration
about network troublesshooting, see windows Help."
Then I had removed the target and attempted to delete the folder but it
revealed "Cannot delete Folder: The network location cannot reached. For
infomration about network troubleshooting, see windows Help."
I am the administrator and did the above actions direct at the server.
When I openned the folder properties, the security tab did not reveal.

[Lok Tak Cheong]

I follow the instruction, but it does not help
**************************************************************************
dfsutil /viewdfsdirs:c: /verbose
C:\Share Folders\Hardware
C:\Share Folders\Software

fstuil reparsepoint delete c:\share folders\software
**************************************************************************

Post by Jill Zoeller [MSFT]
It sounds like you are trying to view and delete a link folder under the
root, correct? A namespace is not meant to be browsed locally--the
referrals occur only when that folder is accessed remotely. Our FAQ covers
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/techinfo/overview/dfsfaq.mspx
Scroll to the question "Q. What DFS structures are stored locally on root
servers? "
Typically, deleting a link in the snap-in will delete the underlying link
folder from the file system. However, there are situations in which this
doesn't work and the link folder must be deleted manually. As you've seen,
this is not as simple as clicking Delete. Please also search for the
question "Q. How do I delete a link folder? " in the FAQ link above for
instructions.
--
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
Want to learn more about Windows file and storage technologies? Visit our
team blog at http://blogs.technet.com/filecab/default.aspx.

Post by Lok Tak Cheong
After setting up a target in a link of Distribution File System.
It is finding that a folder was alway offline
Then, I tried to open the folders but it failed. It revealed "C:\Folder
is not accessable. The network location cannot be reached. For
infomration about network troublesshooting, see windows Help."
Then I had removed the target and attempted to delete the folder but it
revealed "Cannot delete Folder: The network location cannot reached. For
infomration about network troubleshooting, see windows Help."
I am the administrator and did the above actions direct at the server.
When I openned the folder properties, the security tab did not reveal.

[bmalt]

What you describe sounds like you're trying to delete a link point folder (on
a root server) that DFS still thinks is a link point. Check your DFS console
and make sure there is not some live link target target representing that
point in the tree. Once the DFS link point is gone, you can then manually
delete the folder.

I have to disagree w/ the above statement "typically, deleting a link in the
snap-in will delete the underlying link folder." I have seen this fail
consistently 100% in my environment and have scripted around it by manually
deleting every stray root server folder left over from a DFS link removal.

[tanisha tanisha]

Hi. I runned into that damn problem too. And after days of searching I finally found this software: Delete Long Path File Tool.

It's GREAT. You can find it here: <a href="http://www.deletelongfile.com">www.deletelongfile.com</a>

Post by Lok Tak Cheong
After setting up a target in a link of Distribution File System.
It is finding that a folder was alway offline
Then, I tried to open the folders but it failed. It revealed "C:\Folder is
not accessable. The network location cannot be reached. For infomration
about network troublesshooting, see windows Help."
Then I had removed the target and attempted to delete the folder but it
revealed "Cannot delete Folder: The network location cannot reached. For
infomration about network troubleshooting, see windows Help."
I am the administrator and did the above actions direct at the server.
When I openned the folder properties, the security tab did not reveal.

Post by Jill Zoeller [MSFT]
It sounds like you are trying to view and delete a link folder under the
root, correct? A namespace is not meant to be browsed locally--the referrals
occur only when that folder is accessed remotely. Our FAQ covers how link
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/techinfo/overview/dfsfaq.mspx
Scroll to the question "Q. What DFS structures are stored locally on root
servers? "
Typically, deleting a link in the snap-in will delete the underlying link
folder from the file system. However, there are situations in which this
doesn't work and the link folder must be deleted manually. As you've seen,
this is not as simple as clicking Delete. Please also search for the
question "Q. How do I delete a link folder? " in the FAQ link above for
instructions.
--
This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.
Want to learn more about Windows file and storage technologies? Visit our
team blog at http://blogs.technet.com/filecab/default.aspx.

Post by Lok Tak Cheong
I follow the instruction, but it does not help
**************************************************************************
dfsutil /viewdfsdirs:c: /verbose
C:\Share Folders\Hardware
C:\Share Folders\Software
fstuil reparsepoint delete c:\share folders\software
**************************************************************************

Post by bmalt
What you describe sounds like you're trying to delete a link point folder (on
a root server) that DFS still thinks is a link point. Check your DFS console
and make sure there is not some live link target target representing that
point in the tree. Once the DFS link point is gone, you can then manually
delete the folder.
I have to disagree w/ the above statement "typically, deleting a link in the
snap-in will delete the underlying link folder." I have seen this fail
consistently 100% in my environment and have scripted around it by manually
deleting every stray root server folder left over from a DFS link removal.
--
Brett Maltbie
Wilson & Company
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