File Manager Shows Wrong File Size for Files Larger than 4 GB (117268)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
This article was previously published under Q117268

SYMPTOMS

File Manager displays incorrect file size when the size of the file is greater than 4 gigabytes (GB). The MS-DOS DIR command displays the correct size.

CAUSE

File Manager ignores the high DWORD for computing the file size.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT and Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1. This problem was corrected in Windows NT version 3.5.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/20/2003
Keywords:kbother KB117268
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