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How to browse and delete files under C:\System Volume Information\DFSR\Private directory ?

EnterpriseArchitect 4,996 Reputation points
2024-06-03T06:59:43.13+00:00

How to force delete the below file from my DFS replication staging area?

C:\System Volume Information\DFSR\Private{66793163-17B0-4D99-B288-0E2204B8198A}-{F85CF016-1062-49D3-9966-C82530ECE0A7}\malicious\unknown-software_d-{77BBC9CA-1B47-4BDA-BFC0-E3F2F101BCD3}-v33285442.exe

The file above was identified by the Anti Virus software hence must be deleted to reduce the alert fatigue.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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  1. Hania Lian 10,351 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2024-06-04T02:04:38.2466667+00:00

    Hello,

    Deleting files from the DFS replication staging area can be a sensitive operation, as it involves system-level files and directories. It’s important to approach this process cautiously and ensure that the file is indeed safe to delete. Here are steps you can take to force delete the file:

    Open Command Prompt as an Administrator:

    Use the Del Command:

    Type the following command and press Enter:

    del /F "C:\System Volume Information\DFSR\Private{66793163-17B0-4D99-B288-0E2204B8198A}-{F85CF016-1062-49D3-9966-C82530ECE0A7}\malicious\unknown-software_d-{77BBC9CA-1B47-4BDA-BFC0-E3F2F101BCD3}-v33285442.exe"

    Or you may need some force uninstall tool to delete the file.

    Best Regards,

    Hania Lian

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