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The thread discusses a log file indicating an invalid filename deletion, with the original poster seeking help to identify the directory path associated with a specific file index. A respondent suggests using the `fsutil` command-line tool, noting that the file index should be formatted as a 16-byte hexadecimal value to query the file’s path. Overall, the exchange focuses on troubleshooting a filesystem issue related to file identification and recovery.
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From a log file in "C:\System Volume Information\Chkdsk\":
Deleted invalid filename Screenshot - 10112018 - 00:02:18 PM.png (793220) in directory 464.

I understand why the file name was recognized as invalid, due to the colons, which are unsupported by Windows. Looks like the screenshot was made on PartedMagic. But how to find out the actual path of directory 464?
 

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Neemobeer
You can try using the fsutil.
fsutil file queryFileNameByID C:\ <fileindex>

The fileindex needs to be in hex and 16 bytes long
Like 0x00112233445566778899aabbccddeeff

793220 is the decimal file index
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You can try using the fsutil.
fsutil file queryFileNameByID C:\ <fileindex>

The fileindex needs to be in hex and 16 bytes long
Like 0x00112233445566778899aabbccddeeff

793220 is the decimal file index
 
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