Error Message: A Device Is Not Functioning (126557)
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This article was previously published under Q126557 SYMPTOMS
When you are using the File And Print Sharing network service for Novell
NetWare and you try to remove a large directory structure (with over 1000
entries) in Windows Explorer or File Manager, you receive the following
error message:
A device is not functioning
CAUSE
The Windows 95 Ncpserver Service maintains an internal search cache that
allows only 1000 entries. When you try to work with a directory structure
with over 1000 entries, the cache is exceeded and entries beyond 1000 are
not seen. This causes the 1000th-oldest search handle to be invalid,
generating the error message stated above.
WORKAROUND
Use Windows Explorer or File Manager to select the directory tree you want
to delete and try to delete it. When the error message occurs, select the
tree and try to delete it again. Repeat this process until the directory is
deleted.
STATUS
This behavior is by design.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 7/28/2001 |
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| Keywords: | kb3rdPartyNetClient KB126557 |
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