SFGW May Trap When Creating New Devices in SQL Manager

 Last reviewed: February 11, 1998
Article ID: Q180868
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft SNA Server, versions 3.0, 3.0 SP1, 3.0 SP2, 4.0
Bug #: 9952 (snapests)

SYMPTOMS

When using SQL Manager to look for volumes to use for databases on a drive mounted by the Shared Folders Gateway (SFGW), Windows NT may generate a STOP 0x23 (FAT_FILE_SYSTEM) error.

CAUSE

The SFGW was not correctly handling the Read Disk Boot Sector request correctly.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SNA Server versions 3.0, 3.0 SP1, 3.0 SP2, and 4.0. A supported fix is now available, but has not been fully regression-tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Product Support Services for more information. 

Keywords          : kbbug3.00 kbbug3.00.sp1 snasharedfolders kbbug3.00.sp2 kbbug4.00 kbfixlist
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0SP1,3.0SP2,4.0
Platform          : WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbfix

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Last reviewed: February 11, 1998
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