Error Message When Using a Colon in File or Folder Name in Services for UNIX (232333)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Services for UNIX Add-On Pack
This article was previously published under Q232333

SYMPTOMS

When using the Services for UNIX Client for NFS component to create a file or folder name that contains a colon on an NFS file share, you may receive an error message. For example, if you attempt to create a folder named 7:5, you may receive an error message similar to the following example:
MakeDir cannot create 7:5 : Not owner.

CAUSE

When only one character precedes a colon in a file or folder name, Windows NT interprets the file or folder name as a drive letter.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, do not use file or folder names that have only one character preceding a colon.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/10/2001
Keywords:kbprb KB232333
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