SYMPTOMS
Consider the following scenario. You want to append one file to another file that is hosted on Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 6. When you try to use the
append command at an FTP prompt, you receive an error message that is similar to the following:
550 FileName: Access is denied.
Note In the error message,
FileName is the name of the file to which you want to append another file.
This problem occurs even though you have the Create Folders/Append Data user right on the file.
RESOLUTION
Hotfix information
A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Microsoft Windows Server 2003 service pack that contains this hotfix.
To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites are required.
Restart requirement
You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.
If you do not want to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix, stop all IIS services before you apply this hotfix. To do this, type the following command at a command prompt, and then press ENTER:
Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.
File information
The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the
Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 for Itanium-based systems
Date Time Version Size File name
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22-Jun-2005 16:04 6.0.3790.2471 338,432 Ftpsvc2.dll
Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1, x64 Editions
Date Time Version Size File name
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22-Jun-2005 16:04 6.0.3790.2471 177,664 Ftpsvc2.dll
Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1, x86 versions
Date Time Version Size File name
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22-Jun-2005 15:36 6.0.3790.2471 127,488 Ftpsvc2.dll
Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based systems
Date Time Version Size File name
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22-Jun-2005 16:04 6.0.3790.354 313,344 Ftpsvc2.dll
Windows Server 2003, x86 versions
Date Time Version Size File name
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22-Jun-2005 15:15 6.0.3790.354 119,808 Ftpsvc2.dll