PCAnywhere 32 7.0 May Delete Files on NTFS Partition (154755)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
This article was previously published under Q154755

SYMPTOMS

If you double-click the Inst32.exe file in the PCAnywhere 32 version 7.0 folder after PCAnywhere 32 7.0 is installed, all files on the NTFS partition that are not in use at the time are deleted.

RESOLUTION

If this has already occurred, reinstall Windows NT and restore from your most recent backup.

To prevent this from occurring, use any of the following methods:
  • Delete the Inst32.exe file in the PCAnywhere 32 folder. This file is not needed after PCAnywhere 32 is installed.
  • Install the patch for PCAnywhere 32 version 7.0. This patch is available from Symantec Corporation.


  • Upgrade to the latest version of PCAnywhere 32.

MORE INFORMATION

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Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/8/2001
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbprb KB154755
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