Cannot Use Reserved Names with SYSDIFF (154987)
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 Q154987 SYMPTOMS
When you run Sysdiff and use a reserved name (such as CON, PRN, LPTx, or
COMx, where x is 1 through 9) for the output file, Dr. Watson reports that
an error occurred.
CAUSE
CON, PRN, LPTx, COMx, and so on are reserved names to be used exclusively
by the operating system. You cannot use these names for file names.
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: | 2/13/2002 |
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| Keywords: | kbbug kbfile kbsetup KB154987 |
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