Some Share Names May Not Work Correctly (225255)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0, when used with:
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
This article was previously published under Q225255 SYMPTOMS
If you use one of the following names as a share name, some API operations on this share will fail:
M, MA, MAI, MAIL, MAILS, MAILSL, MAILSLO, MAILSLOT
While MAILSLOT is a reserved name, the other share names are legal regardless of case.
A known API call is FindFirstFile(). It may fail with an error 1 "Incorrect function". Unfortunately, Microsoft Cluster Server uses this API call to verify if the share name is alive.
CAUSE
The share name was compared against the string "MAILSLOT" and found identical, even if the share name was shorther than eight characters.
RESOLUTIONWindows NT Server or Workstation 4.0
To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows NT 4.0 or
the individual software update. For information on obtaining the
latest service pack, please go to:
For information on obtaining the individual software update, contact Microsoft
Product Support Services. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support
Services phone numbers and information on support costs, please go to the
following address on the World Wide Web:
Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server EditionTo resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition. For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the
Microsoft Knowledge Base:
152734 How to Obtain the Latest Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack
STATUSMicrosoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Windows NT 4.0. This problem was first corrected in Windows NT Server version 4.0 Service Pack 6.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 9/23/2005 |
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