Windows 10: Saved file search generates "Directory name is invalid" error message

Discus and support Saved file search generates "Directory name is invalid" error message in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I have a group of users that are joined to a domain. They reported that when they save file search and then try to open files from this file search... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Dillan_STC, Sep 24, 2020.

  1. DILLAN_STC
    Dillan_STC Win User

    Saved file search generates "Directory name is invalid" error message


    I have a group of users that are joined to a domain. They reported that when they save file search and then try to open files from this file search they get the directory name invalid error. I have verified this and even found that the issue will persist whether the saved search is searching a local directory or a mapped drive. I have run SFC /Scannow which did find errors and was able to resolve them but it did not resolve this particular issue. I have also run the troubleshoot section in update and security which found no issues.

    :)
     
    Dillan_STC, Sep 24, 2020
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  2. CARLOS TIN
    Carlos Tin Win User

    The directory name is invalid

    Hi David,

    Since you have rebuilt your computer, it may have made some changes or installed some updates that might be causing the error message "G: \The directory name is invalid". However, let's check if there is a device that you can remove in Safely Remove Hardware
    utility. Follow these steps to access the utility:

    • Press the Windows icon + R on your keyboard.
    • Copy and paste this 'RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL hotplug.dll".
    • Remove any device that you'll see in the utility.
    • Restart your computer, then observe if the issue will occur again.

    We're looking forward to your feedback.
     
    Carlos Tin, Sep 24, 2020
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  3. CLAYTONCARNEY
    claytoncarney Win User
    The Directory Name Is Invalid

    OK, here's my situation. I have a Western Digital (WD) My Passport Ultra external USB hard drive. I use this as a media drive on my WD TV Live Plus media player. For some unknown reason, the media player will sometimes corrupt files on the My Passport drive. The net effect is that a file is somehow changed into a directory.

    The problem is when I attempted to delete/remove the corrupted file/directory, I receive a 'The directory name is invalid.' error.

    I've tried the following:

    • Run chkdsk /f; no errors found.
    • Run WD Drive Utilities diagnostics; no errors found.
    • Checked dir /x looking for an 8.3 filename; no luck.
    • Taken ownership of the directory; no luck.
    • Tried a few file unlocker utilities; no luck (not reported as locked and delete fails).
    • Even tried an NTFS disk editor; no luck.
    I've spent the last three hours googling a solution. Nothing!

    Anyone else ever encountered something similar and found a solution?
     
    claytoncarney, Sep 24, 2020
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  4. JACKIEHAVEN
    JackieHaven Win User

    Saved file search generates "Directory name is invalid" error message

    Error message is "D:\the directory name is invalid"

    Having problems with playing my external dvd player. Error message is "D:\the directory name is invalid". How do I fix this?
     
    JackieHaven, Sep 24, 2020
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