Error 997 When Attempting to Delete Online Cluster Server Resource (258629)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0
  • Microsoft Cluster Server
This article was previously published under Q258629

SYMPTOMS

If you attempt to delete a resource by using the Cluster Administrator tool while the resource is still online, Cluster Administrator attempts to take the resource offline and the following error message may be displayed:
System error 997 has occurred.
Overlapped I/O operation is in progress.

CAUSE

The error message is misleading. Cluster Administrator cannot delete a resource until you take it offline.

RESOLUTION

Take the resource offline and then delete it.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/29/2003
Keywords:kberrmsg kbprb KB258629
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