File Manager Performs a Move Instead of a Copy (149903)
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 Q149903 SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to copy a compressed file from a Windows NT file system
(NTFS) partition located on a Windows NT 4.0 server or workstation using a
down-level client (for example, Windows 95 or Windows for Workgroups), the
file is moved instead of copied. This will only happen if you are using the
File Manager included with a down-level client.
If you do not have permissions to delete the file, the file will not be
moved and will instead be copied correctly. Windows NT File Manager and
Windows Explorer work correctly.
CAUSE
Windows NT 4.0 is sending additional information about the file that down-
level clients cannot understand correctly. The File Manager on the down-
level client then attempts to move the file instead of copy it.
RESOLUTION
Windows NT 4.0 has been changed so that the server will not send the
additional information to a down-level client.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 4.0.
This problem was corrected in the latest Windows NT 4.0 U.S. Service Pack.
For information on obtaining the Service Pack, query on the following word
in the Microsoft Knowledge Base (without the spaces):
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 8/8/2001 |
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| Keywords: | kbnetwork KB149903 |
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