Abstract: A method is provided for directory recovery in a file system. Once a directory object problem is identified, a problem directory associated with the directory object problem is determined. A repaired directory is created to take the place of the problem directory, and the repaired directory is linked into the parent directory of the problem directory such that the repaired directory is hidden from an end user. A logical repair directory is created including the problem directory and the repaired directory. Information from the problem directory is moved to the repair directory while the file system is active. The problem directory is renamed to the repaired directory such that the problem directory is hidden from the user, and the repaired directory is made visible to the end user. The problem directory and the logical repair directory are deleted.