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Q159178: MSMail Windows Client Fails to Delete Files

Article: Q159178
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): winnt:3.51
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbnetwork
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.51 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.51 
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SYMPTOMS
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The Microsoft Mail Windows client version 3.2 or newer running under Windows NT
3.51 will not delete files on a postoffice located on a Novell server's volume
if filescan rights are not assigned.


CAUSE
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Windows NT will perform a search command on the file before deleting or erasing
the file. The search command will reply a failure and the operating system will
not perform the delete or erase command causing the file to become stranded.

WORKAROUND
==========

Assign filescan rights to Microsoft Mail Windows client users operating under
Windows NT.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows NT 3.51.

A supported fix is now available, but has not been fully regressions tested and
should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Contact
Microsoft Technical Support for more information.



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Keywords          : kbnetwork 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNT351search kbWinNTW351search kbWinNTW351 kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS351 kbWinNTS351search
Version           : winnt:3.51
Issue type        : kbbug

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