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Q240374: Explorer Reverts New Folder Name to "New Folder" in SFM Volume

Article: Q240374
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): winnt:4.0,4.0 SP1,4.0 SP2,4.0 SP3,4.0 SP4,4.0 SP5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 10-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 4.0, 4.0 SP1, 4.0 SP2, 4.0 SP3, 4.0 SP4, 4.0 SP5 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you create a new folder in Windows NT Explorer under a Services for
Macintosh (SFM) volume, the folder "New Folder" is created, and you are then
able to type a name for this folder. However, when you try to rename the folder,
the name reverts back to "New Folder" after a few seconds.

CAUSE
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The problem occurs because of a combination of the SFM service and Windows NT
Explorer.


STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT Server 4.0, 4.0 SP1,
4.0 SP2, 4.0 SP3, 4.0 SP4, and 4.0 SP5.


MORE INFORMATION
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This problem does not occur if the new folder name is typed and then you press
Enter within 5 seconds.


Additional query words:

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400sp5 kbWinNTS400sp4 kbWinNTS400sp3 kbWinNTS400sp2 kbWinNTS400sp1 kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400
Version           : winnt:4.0,4.0 SP1,4.0 SP2,4.0 SP3,4.0 SP4,4.0 SP5
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbnofix

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