Indexing service adds data streams to image files (319300)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

This article was previously published under Q319300
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256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows registry

SYMPTOMS

Windows 2000 Content Indexing Server may add additional data streams to image files (.jpg, .gif, .bmp) that are stored on NTFS volumes.

CAUSE

By default, a filter driver is installed that creates thumbnails of images. These thumbnails are stored in an alternate data stream.

RESOLUTION

Warning Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly by using Registry Editor or by using another method. These problems might require that you reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that these problems can be solved. Modify the registry at your own risk.

You can remove the filter DLL that creates these streams by removing the following registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\Currentcontrolset\Control\Contentindex\FilterTrackers

To remove the alternate data stream, copy the file or files to a file system that does not support alternate data streams (such as FAT and FAT32).

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/20/2006
Keywords:kbenv kbprb KB319300