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CountryBumkin

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[SOLVED] MC created some Folders that I can't delete
« on: November 26, 2016, 12:36:49 pm »

I was experimenting with saving my TV Recordings/subscriptions directly to the "series" folder using the "Apply these tags (optional)' tool in the TV series' subscription rules.
I got the command wrong and MC created a new folder rather than moving my recording to an existing folder. I fixed that mistake. But I can't delete the folders MC created.

I thought it might be a permissions issue (maybe I'm not the owner of the folder since MC created it), but even using the Windows command "takeown /f "path to folder" /R /D Y, I still can't delete the folders. The Windows error message says the folder does not exist. I think maybe the issue is the "space" in the folder name.

Anyways I tried everything I can think of to delete these folders. Perhaos I should just leave them as is since they are doing no harm.

This is a screen shot of the folders, their properties, and security tab. This is Win10-Pro x64. I am the Admininster. The computer is only used for HTPC business.

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Spike1000

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Re: MC created some Folders that I can't delete
« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2016, 01:31:05 pm »

I know this sounds like a stock answer, but honestly, have you tried a reboot?

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CountryBumkin

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Re: MC created some Folders that I can't delete
« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2016, 04:51:43 pm »

Good idea. But that's not the answer.
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syndromeofadown

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Re: MC created some Folders that I can't delete
« Reply #3 on: November 26, 2016, 05:10:32 pm »

Could be related to this.
http://yabb.jriver.com/interact/index.php/topic,96949.msg668997.html#msg668997

Is there a space at the end of the folder's name that won't delete?
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RoderickGI

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Re: MC created some Folders that I can't delete
« Reply #4 on: November 26, 2016, 05:32:06 pm »

I have the same problem with a few Directories that end with "...".

In my case it is a Windows problem. Windows interprets that last dot as the extension I think. But if you try to delete it Windows can't find it to delete. I've deleted all content out of those directories, but still haven't found a way to delete the actual directories.

A Google finds other people with the problem, but none of the suggested solutions to delete or rename then delete them work.

Please report if you find a solution CountryBumkin.


Okay, I followed the link above and found Vincent Kars' post. It works! I thought I had tried that, but obviously not.

So;

Start CMD.exe, using the right click "Run as Administrator" method, just to be sure.
CD to the parent directory => In my case 'CD "E:\Recorded TV"' or "CD E:\Record*" will also work.
DIR/X for 8.3 file name => Which shows the subdirectory for an episode of Limitless as "LIMITL~3"
RMDIR 8.3 fiename/s => So "RMDIR LIMITL~3" removes the directory!

Finally I have cleaned up those annoying directories, and will remember that for the future. MC creates those undeletable directories every time an episode of a TV program includes three dots at the end, when using the JTV file format. MC will play the contents fine, but deleting or moving the episode doesn't remove the directory.
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What specific version of MC you are running:MC27.0.27 @ Oct 27, 2020 and updating regularly Jim!                        MC Release Notes: https://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Release_Notes
What OS(s) and Version you are running:     Windows 10 Pro 64bit Version 2004 (OS Build 19041.572).
The JRMark score of the PC with an issue:    JRMark (version 26.0.52 64 bit): 3419
Important relevant info about your environment:     
  Using the HTPC as a MC Server & a Workstation as a MC Client plus some DLNA clients.
  Running JRiver for Android, JRemote2, Gizmo, & MO 4Media on a Sony Xperia XZ Premium Android 9.
  Playing video out to a Sony 65" TV connected via HDMI, playing digital audio out via motherboard sound card, PCIe TV tuner

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Re: MC created some Folders that I can't delete
« Reply #5 on: November 26, 2016, 05:37:26 pm »

Don't wildcards work well in Windows shell?  Like:

rmdir TVShow*Show*name*

That should take care of any unknown characters at the positions with the * .

Brian.
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RoderickGI

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Re: MC created some Folders that I can't delete
« Reply #6 on: November 26, 2016, 05:59:47 pm »

I'm pretty sure I tried using wildcards Brian. Windows couldn't find the directory in that case.

The method I posted above works because it uses the alternate name for the directory, which doesn't include the problem "...". (I have edited my post above.)
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What specific version of MC you are running:MC27.0.27 @ Oct 27, 2020 and updating regularly Jim!                        MC Release Notes: https://wiki.jriver.com/index.php/Release_Notes
What OS(s) and Version you are running:     Windows 10 Pro 64bit Version 2004 (OS Build 19041.572).
The JRMark score of the PC with an issue:    JRMark (version 26.0.52 64 bit): 3419
Important relevant info about your environment:     
  Using the HTPC as a MC Server & a Workstation as a MC Client plus some DLNA clients.
  Running JRiver for Android, JRemote2, Gizmo, & MO 4Media on a Sony Xperia XZ Premium Android 9.
  Playing video out to a Sony 65" TV connected via HDMI, playing digital audio out via motherboard sound card, PCIe TV tuner

CountryBumkin

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Re: MC created some Folders that I can't delete
« Reply #7 on: November 27, 2016, 06:34:13 am »

Brilliant RoderickGI and Syndrome...!
That was the solution.

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syndromeofadown

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Re: [SOLVED] MC created some Folders that I can't delete
« Reply #8 on: May 18, 2020, 03:29:02 am »

For those experiencing the problem of not being able to delete a folder because it contains spaces or periods at the end you can use 7zip to rename it. Just browse to the folder in 7zip and remove the characters.
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