Read-Only File Appears to Be Deleted from NFS Share But Is Not Actually Deleted (271917)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Services for UNIX 2.0
This article was previously published under Q271917

SYMPTOMS

When you try to delete a read-only file from a mapped network file system (NFS) share by using Windows Explorer or from a command prompt, the file may appear to have been deleted. However, the file may reappear if you press F5 to refresh Windows Explorer, or if you use the dir command at a command prompt.

CAUSE

This problem can occur when a logic error generates an incorrect status report that indicates the file deletion was successful when it was not.

RESOLUTION

A supported fix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Apply it only to computers that are experiencing this specific problem. This fix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Windows Services for UNIX service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the fix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;CNTACTMS

NOTE: In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The typical support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

The English version of this fix should have the following file attributes or later:
   Date        Time    Version       Size     File name     Platform
   -----------------------------------------------------------------
   10/13/2000  01:21a  5.2000.328.7  168,960  Nfsclnt.exe   Intel
   10/13/2000  01:21a  5.2000.328.7  316,192  Nfsrdr.sys    Intel

NOTE: This fix has been included in Q-article Q274427 and you need to reference the article to pull down the hotfix.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/5/2005
Keywords:kbenv kbfix kbprb kbQFE kbui KB271917
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