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Q232333: Error Message When Using a Colon in File or Folder Name in SFU

Article: Q232333
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 10-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Services for UNIX Add-On Pack 
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SYMPTOMS
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When using the Services for UNIX Client for NFS component to create a file or
folder name that contains a colon on an NFS file share, you may receive an error
message. For example, if you attempt to create a folder named 7:5, you may
receive an error message similar to the following example:

  MakeDir cannot create 7:5 : Not owner.

CAUSE
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When only one character precedes a colon in a file or folder name, Windows NT
interprets the file or folder name as a drive letter.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, do not use file or folder names that have only one
character preceding a colon.

Additional query words: sfu

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTServicesUnix
Version           : :
Issue type        : kbprb

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