Incorrect File Size Displayed Using FTP Service (117397)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
This article was previously published under Q117397

SYMPTOMS

The DIR command in the FTP service in Windows NT displays the incorrect file size if it is larger than 4 GB. As a result, copying files larger than 4 GB may fail.

CAUSE

The FTP Server is only displaying the lower 32-bits of the file size. For example, if you have a file that is (2^32)+1 bytes in size, it will be display as being 1 byte in size.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT and Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1. This problem was corrected in Windows NT version 3.5.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/20/2003
Keywords:kbnetwork KB117397
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