I have the same problem with my Buffalo TeraStation and renaming them
temporarily returns the section. If you then copy and paste the contents
into a newly created section, then the section renaming doesn't persist,
though it can occasionally still return.

"chiron" wrote:

> Thank you again. The network drive that I am using is a Buffalo Linkstation
> (no other verbal designation), 300gb. I am running xp pro.
>
> "Ilya Koulchin" wrote:
>
> > chiron wrote:
> > > thanks for both suggestions. i did recover a relatively recent backup on one
> > > machine, but i would still like the version that disappeared. i am not usi9ng
> > > windows offline files. the network drive is connected to my wireless router
> > > and appears as a network device.
> > >
> > > How do i change the file extension. obviously not with rename--it just
> > > inserts the .one before the .tmp.
> >
> > You'll need to enable file extensions in explorer. Open up windows
> > explorer to the notebook folder, go into Tools->Folder Options, select
> > the View tab, and uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types". You
> > will then be able to change the extension directly. After you're done, I
> > recommend restoring the setting back to what it was.
> >
> > If I may ask, which particular brand and model of the network drive are
> > you using?
> >
> > Ilya
> >