NTFS Generates Cross-Linked Files (159119)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q159119

SYMPTOMS

On a dual processor system, Ntfs.sys can generate cross-linked files when under heavy stress.

WORKAROUND

The fixed version of Ntfs.sys is available in Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 2 or later.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 4.00. This problem has been corrected in the latest U.S. Service Pack for Windows NT version 4.00. For information on obtaining the Service Pack, query on the following word in the Microsoft Knowledge Base (without the spaces):

S E R V P A C K

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/8/2001
Keywords:kbother kbsetup KB159119
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