SYSDIFF Does Not Remove Folders That Are Not Empty

 Last reviewed: August 1, 1997
Article ID: Q113583
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When you apply a difference file to delete a folder, Sysdiff does not delete the folder if it contains files even though the dump file states that the folder will be deleted. For example, if you run SYSDIFF /snap on a computer that includes one empty folder and one folder that includes files, delete these folders, run SYSDIFF /diff, and then run SYSDIFF /apply, the empty folder is deleted but the folder with files is not.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, obtain the hotfix below, or wait for the next service pack. Please note that you must rebuild any packages that were built using the previous Sysdiff.exe.

This hotfix has been posted to the following Internet location: 

   ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/bussys/winnt/winnt-public/fixes/usa/NT40/
   utilities/Sysdiff-fix
NOTE: This version of Sysdiff replaces the version that ships with Service Pack 3.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 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 Technical Support for more information.

Additional query words: 4.00 zak deployment unattend
Keywords : kbbug4.00 kbfix4.00 nt32ap ntsetup NTSrvWkst kbfile kbsetup kbtool
Version : WinNT:4.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug
Solution Type : kbfix

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Last reviewed: August 1, 1997
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