BUG: Invalid Access Code Error Occurs When You Create Large Archive File Reports (285105)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Visual SourceSafe, 32-bit, for Windows 5.0
  • Microsoft Visual SourceSafe, 32-bit, for Windows 6.0
This article was previously published under Q285105

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to archive a large project, an "Invalid Access Code" error may occur.

CAUSE

There is a maximum size for an archive file of 2 gigabytes (GB).

RESOLUTION

Archive the projects in pieces, so that the archive file is less than 2 GB.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a bug in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Behavior

  1. Archive a large database with the .ssa file greater than 2 GB.
  2. After ssarc saves the files, the "Invalid Access Code" error occurs.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/9/2001
Keywords:kbbug kbDSupport KB285105
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