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Q172416: FTP Clients Cannot Rename Files on Remote FTP Virtual Directory

Article: Q172416
Product(s): Internet Information Server
Version(s): 4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kberrmsg
Last Modified: 08-MAY-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Internet Information Server version 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
========

When you connect to an FTP virtual directory that points to a remote Microsoft
Windows NT Server (using either an NTFS or FAT partition), you can not rename a
file that resides in that directory, even if you have full control to the share
or NTFS permissions. When you try to rename the file, you will get the following
error message:

  Error 500: Access is denied.

All other actions can be completed as expected (put, get, delete). Also, a file
located in a local virtual directory may be successfully renamed.

CAUSE
=====

The FTP protocol has a two step rename process. The first, RNFR (Rename From),
does not attempt to impersonate the UNC user when checking file attributes.

RESOLUTION
==========

A supported fix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to
correct the problem described in this article and should be applied only to
systems experiencing this specific problem. This fix may receive additional
testing at a later time, to further ensure product quality. Therefore, if you
are not severely affected by this problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait
for the next Windows NT service pack that contains this fix.

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, please go to the following
address on the World Wide Web:

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

NOTE: In special cases, charges that are normally incurred for support calls may
be canceled, if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific
update will resolve your problem. Normal 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
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12/18/98  03:46p    4.2.680.1       27,696   Admwprox.dll    (x86) 
12/18/98  03:48p    4.2.680.1      327,472   Asp.dll
12/18/98  03:46p    4.2.680.1       43,456   Coadmin.dll
12/18/98  03:47p    4.2.680.1       11,168   Ftpctrs2.dll
12/18/98  03:47p    4.2.680.1       81,376   Ftpsvc2.dll
12/18/98  03:47p    4.2.680.1       55,392   Httpodbc.dll
12/18/98  03:46p    4.2.680.1       10,224   Iisfecnv.dll
12/18/98  03:46p    4.2.680.1       61,920   Iislog.dll
12/18/98  03:46p    4.2.680.1       16,848   Infoadmn.dll
12/18/98  03:46p    4.2.680.1      184,208   Infocomm.dll
12/18/98  03:46p    4.2.680.1        9,584   Infoctrs.dll
12/18/98  03:46p    4.2.680.1       47,936   Isatq.dll
12/18/98  03:46p    4.2.680.1       29,520   Iscomlog.dll
12/18/98  03:47p    4.2.680.1       11,248   Iwrps.dll
12/18/98  03:46p    4.2.680.1       13,856   Lonsint.dll
12/18/98  03:46p    4.2.680.1        8,336   Lonsiw95.dll
12/18/98  03:46p    4.2.680.1       71,232   Metadata.dll
12/18/98  03:46p    4.2.680.1        7,488   Rpcref.dll
12/18/98  03:46p    4.2.680.1       12,592   Spud.sys
12/18/98  03:46p    4.2.680.1       18,032   Svcext.dll
12/18/98  03:47p    4.2.680.1       14,752   W3ctrs.dll
12/18/98  03:47p    4.2.680.1      227,424   W3svc.dll
12/18/98  03:47p    4.2.680.1       87,504   Wam.dll 

12/18/98  03:48p    4.2.680.1       49,424   Admwprox.dll   (Alpha) 
12/18/98  03:50p    4.2.680.1      548,112   Asp.dll
12/18/98  03:48p    4.2.680.1       77,072   Coadmin.dll
12/18/98  03:50p    4.2.680.1       17,168   Ftpctrs2.dll
12/18/98  03:50p    4.2.680.1      126,224   Ftpsvc2.dll
12/18/98  03:49p    4.2.680.1       89,360   Httpodbc.dll
12/18/98  03:49p    4.2.680.1       17,680   Iisfecnv.dll
12/18/98  03:49p    4.2.680.1      110,864   Iislog.dll
12/18/98  03:49p    4.2.680.1       25,872   Infoadmn.dll
12/18/98  03:49p    4.2.680.1      302,864   Infocomm.dll
12/18/98  03:49p    4.2.680.1       15,120   Infoctrs.dll
12/18/98  03:48p    4.2.680.1       82,704   Isatq.dll
12/18/98  03:49p    4.2.680.1       45,840   Iscomlog.dll
12/18/98  03:48p    4.2.680.1       23,312   Lonsint.dll
12/18/98  03:48p    4.2.680.1       13,584   Lonsiw95.dll
12/18/98  03:48p    4.2.680.1      131,856   Metadata.dll
12/18/98  03:48p    4.2.680.1       12,048   Rpcref.dll
12/18/98  03:49p    4.2.680.1       20,912   Spud.sys
12/18/98  03:49p    4.2.680.1       29,456   Svcext.dll
12/18/98  03:49p    4.2.680.1       21,264   W3ctrs.dll
12/18/98  03:49p    4.2.680.1      381,712   W3svc.dll
12/18/98  03:49p    4.2.680.1      149,264   Wam.dll



WORKAROUND
==========

Locate a file that needs to be renamed in a local virtual directory.

STATUS
======

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Internet Information
Server version 4.0.


Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kberrmsg 
Technology        : kbiisSearch kbiis400
Version           : :4.0
Hardware          : ALPHA x86
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbpending

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