SYSDIFF Does Not Remove Folders That Are Not Empty (113583)
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 Q113583 SYMPTOMS
When you apply a difference file to delete a folder, Sysdiff does not
delete the folder if it contains files even though the dump file states
that the folder will be deleted. For example, if you run SYSDIFF /snap on a
computer that includes one empty folder and one folder that includes files,
delete these folders, run SYSDIFF /diff, and then run SYSDIFF /apply, the
empty folder is deleted but the folder with files is not.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this problem, obtain the hotfix below, or wait for the next
service pack. Please note that you must rebuild any packages that were
built using the previous Sysdiff.exe.
This hotfix has been posted to the following Internet location:
NOTE: This version of Sysdiff replaces the version that ships with Service
Pack 3.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 4.0.
A supported fix is now available, but has not been fully regression-tested
and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem.
Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft
recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix.
Contact Microsoft Technical Support for more information.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 8/8/2001 |
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| Keywords: | kbbug kbfile kbsetup KB113583 |
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