Multiple files are created when you copy a file that has NTFS alternate data streams to a NFS shared folder (911608)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition (32-Bit x86)
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition (32-bit x86)
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise x64 Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard x64 Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Services for UNIX 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows Services for UNIX 3.0

SYMPTOMS

When you copy a file that has alternate data streams to a Network File System (NFS) shared folder by using Microsoft Client for NFS, the NFS file system creates multiple files, one file for every stream. For example, the WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe file has alternate data streams. If you copy the WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe file to a NFS shared folder by using Microsoft Client for NFS, you will see the following two files:
  • WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe
  • WindowsXP-KB835935-SP2-ENU.exe:Zone.Identifier:$DATA

CAUSE

This behavior occurs because the NFS protocol does not support NTFS alternate data streams. Therefore, the NFS file system cannot preserve the alternate data streams information.

MORE INFORMATION

Technical support for x64-based versions of Microsoft Windows

Your hardware manufacturer provides technical support and assistance for x64-based versions of Windows. Your hardware manufacturer provides support because an x64-based version of Windows was included with your hardware. Your hardware manufacturer might have customized the installation of Windows with unique components. Unique components might include specific device drivers or might include optional settings to maximize the performance of the hardware. Microsoft will provide reasonable-effort assistance if you need technical help with your x64-based version of Windows. However, you might have to contact your manufacturer directly. Your manufacturer is best qualified to support the software that your manufacturer installed on the hardware.

For product information about Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/default.mspx

For product information about x64-based versions of Microsoft Windows Server 2003, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/64bit/x64/default.mspx

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/8/2005
Keywords:kbprb KB911608 kbAudEndUser
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