Left FTP open, can't delete files now...

[dmurray14]

OK, stupidly I left my FTP server open with anonymous read/write access. IT WAS STUPID, I KNOW! But now, I have 2 directories full of german movies that I don't want, but that I can't delete. I get the error "cannot read from source file or directory." WTF is going on here? Help greatly appreciated!

 

[PowerMacG5]

This doesn't deserve the title of Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.

 

[DevilsAdvocate]

Welcome to Sick German Fetish Video

 

[dmurray14]

Originally posted by: KraziKid
This doesn't deserve the title of Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.

OK, I'll change it, but it was a big WTFer to me...

 

[ndee]

Stop the FTP service, delete the files, no?

 

[Mr N8]

I'm reporting you for child pr0n!


Eh, sucks for you. Guess you'll be more careful next time.

 

[NathanBWF]

start the computer on fire. calmly walk away. collect the insurance.

 

[dmurray14]

Originally posted by: ndee
Stop the FTP service, delete the files, no?

No. That didn't work.

 

[Yax]

Wow, I should do that too. Thanks for the tip on a Cool new way to get free porn.

 

[Demon-Xanth]

A guy I know had a write only FTP, he ended up with a bunch of german warez from people thinking they could get it back later. (they didn't have read access)

 

[NuclearFusi0n]

format that partition; it's not worth the trouble to try to delete that stuff

 

[dmurray14]

Originally posted by: NuclearFusi0n
format that partition; it's not worth the trouble to try to delete that stuff

Haha, right. I'll just go format my web partition. Be back in a minute...

 

[Mr N8]

Originally posted by: NuclearFusi0n
format that partition; it's not worth the trouble to try to delete that stuff

Assuming he was smart enough not to put it on the system partition....and seeing as he left the ftp service wide open......

 

[dawks]

Originally posted by: NuclearFusi0n
format that partition; it's not worth the trouble to try to delete that stuff

Just use Firebird

 

[dman]

Go to dosprompt and rmdir /s the subdirs?

(ASsuming it's an NTSystem).


Use wildcards for any weird characters or '?' if there are spaces.

 

[dmurray14]

dman...the directory itself is one space...how do i get to it in dos?

 

[Francodman]

are they AVI files? Are you using XP?

http://www.tweakxp.com/display.aspx?id=1467

 

[dmurray14]

nope, 2k3 server and they are just directories...thanks though

 

[GoingUp]

what kind of german movies? what are the titles?

 

[AbsolutDealage]

Try These suggestions.

 

[AbsolutDealage]

Or here

 

[dmurray14]

thanks, THAT WORKED!!!

 

[AbsolutDealage]

You are quite welcome.