FIX: A Windows CE 5.0-based device does not start as expected when the TFAT file system becomes corrupted (913467)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows CE 5.0

SYMPTOMS

The transaction-safe file allocation table (TFAT) file system becomes corrupted on a Microsoft Windows CE 5.0-based device. Therefore, the device does not start as expected.

CAUSE

This problem can occur if the following conditions are true:
  • Multiple threads write files to a folder at the same time.
  • The folder is located on a volume that is formatted with the TFAT file system.

RESOLUTION

Software update information

A supported software update is now available from Microsoft as Windows CE 5.0 Core OS QFE 913434. To resolve this problem immediately, click the following article number for information about obtaining Windows CE Platform Builder and core operating system software updates:

837392 How to locate core operating system fixes for Microsoft Windows CE Platform Builder products

Prerequisites

This software update is supported only if all previously issued software updates for this product have also been applied.

Restart requirement

After you apply this software update, you must perform a clean build of the whole platform. To clean the platform, click Clean on the Build menu. To build the platform, click Build Platform on the Build menu. You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this software update.

Software update replacement information

This software update does not replace any other software updates.

File information

The English version of this software update package has the file attributes or the later file attributes that are listed in the following table.
File nameFile sizeDateTime
Wincepb50-060210-kb913434-armv4i.msi1,092,60810-Feb-200623:11
Wincepb50-060210-kb913434-mipsii.msi1,140,73610-Feb-200623:11
Wincepb50-060210-kb913434-mipsii_fp.msi1,140,73610-Feb-200623:11
Wincepb50-060210-kb913434-mipsiv.msi1,156,60810-Feb-200623:11
Wincepb50-060210-kb913434-mipsiv_fp.msi1,156,60810-Feb-200623:11
Wincepb50-060210-kb913434-sh4.msi1,071,10410-Feb-200623:11
Wincepb50-060210-kb913434-x86.msi1,000,96010-Feb-200623:11
The English version of this software update has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.
File nameFile sizeDateTimeService branch
Fatfsd.lib481,54430-Jan-200615:59DEBUG
Tfat.lib556,72430-Jan-200615:59DEBUG
Fatfsd.lib267,63630-Jan-200615:59RETAIL
Tfat.lib299,23030-Jan-200615:59RETAIL

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

This update is also included in Windows CE 5.0 Platform Builder Monthly Update (February 2006). To obtain the monthly update, visit the following Microsoft Download Center Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=8a5147fa-6e4d-4939-bc3c-824786bccbb8

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:7/14/2006
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