Data Domain: File System Cleaning Schedule Error on New DD-Registry Key <x> does Not Exist
Summary: The error "Registry key collection.1.expunge.next.schedule.time does not exist" may appear when the "filesys clean show schedule" command is run on newly installed Data Domain.
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Symptoms
The following error may appear when the filesys clean show schedule command is run on newly installed Data Domain:
Registry key collection.1.expunge.next.schedule.time doesn't exist.Cause
The root cause of this is unknown.
This error does prevent the cleaning schedule from being set correctly.
Resolution
To address this issue, perform the following steps:
1. Log in to the Data Domain.
2. Run the following command to reset the file system cleaning configuration:
filesys clean reset schedule
3. Verify the Cleaning Schedule by running the following command:
filesys clean show schedule
Review the output and verify that the configuration has been updated with the appropriate value.
Additional Information
If the issue persists after following the above steps, contact Dell Technical Support and upload the Support Bundle.
Note: This issue has been observed on newly installed systems.
Affected Products
Data DomainArticle Properties
Article Number: 000227808
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 30 أبريل 2026
Version: 4
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