> A folder was found on our WEB server running Adv 2000, in
> the wwwroot folder. It had no name and had several
> hundred subfolders which each had several hunder more
> subfolders.
> When we tryed to delet or move the folder an access
> denied dialog box appeared.
> Has any one reported this before.
>

"Skorpion (CET)" <troutman(removethis)@mesh.net> wrote in message
news:Xns9476E2233548ASkorpionCET@216.168.3.44...

> My first guess...
>
> You have been setup as anon warez server. (I suspect you have anonymous
FTP
> enabled on this machine.)
>
> The folders to which you refer are probably created using special
characters
> and strings of special characters.
>
> You can search MS for a KB article describing how to delete the folders.
>
> Also, address the anonymous FTP security situation (if that's what it
really
> is).
>
> --
> Skorpion (CET)
>
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