Error message when you write a file to a server from a Windows XP-based or a Windows 2000-based computer: "Delayed Write Failed"

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The problem that the "Symptoms" section describes can occur on other versions of Windows, and the problem is documented in other Microsoft Knowledge Base articles. To troubleshoot similar problems, see the "Similar problems and resolutions" section.
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SYMPTOMS

While a client is writing a file to a server across the network, they may receive the following error message:
{Delayed Write Failed}
Windows was unable to save all the data for the file x.
The data has been lost.
This error may be caused by a failure of your computer hardware or network connection. Please try to save this file elsewhere.
To determine whether the client is experiencing the problem that is described in this article, check the event log. The event log must contain event ID 50 with a source of MrxSMB. The event contains the same text as the error message, but also contains the error status in the data section. Double-click the event, and then click Words for the data type; the last word contains the status. If the status code is c0000022 (which translates to STATUS_ACCESS_DENIED), apply the hotfix that is described in this article.
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CAUSE

This problem occurs because the client redirector does not calculate the SMB signature properly.

Note Apply the patch to the computer that is receiving the Delayed Write error message, the client computer.
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RESOLUTION

Windows 2000

Service pack information

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Microsoft Windows 2000. For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
260910
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/260910/ )
How to Obtain the Latest Windows 2000 Service Pack

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, submit a request to Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support
(http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support)
Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Prerequisites

You must have Windows 2000 server service pack 1 installed to apply this hotfix.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.
   Date         Time     Version      Size     File name
   ------------------------------------------------------
   08-May-2002  11:10  5.0.2195.5754  371,344  Mrxsmb.sys
   04-Apr-2002  16:47  5.0.2195.5535  131,984  Rdbss.sys

Windows XP

Service Pack Information

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows XP. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
322389
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389/ )
How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack

Prerequisites

You must have Windows XP service pack 1 installed to apply this hotfix.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.
Date         Time   Version        Size     File name
------------------------------------------------------
06-Mar-2003  14:33  5.1.2600.1181  154,880  Rdbss.sys
06-Mar-2003  14:33  5.1.2600.1181  401,792  Mrxsmb.sys
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WORKAROUND

Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
322756
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/ )
How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

To work around this problem, turn off SMB signing on the server:
  1. Start Registry Editor.
  2. Locate, and then click the enablesecuritysignature value under the following key in the registry:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Lanmanserver\Parameters
  3. On the Edit menu, click Modify.
  4. In the Value data: box, type 0, and then click OK.
  5. Quit Registry Editor.
  6. Stop and then restart the server service, or restart the computer.
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STATUS

Windows 2000

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section. This problem was first corrected in Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4.

Windows XP

This problem was first corrected in Windows XP Service Pack 2.
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MORE INFORMATION

For more information about how to obtain a hotfix for Windows 2000 Datacenter Server, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
265173
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/265173/ )
The Datacenter Program and Windows 2000 Datacenter Server Product
For more information about how to install multiple hotfixes with only one reboot, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
296861
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/296861/ )
How to Install Multiple Windows Updates or Hotfixes with Only One Reboot
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Similar problems and resolutions

For more information about similar problems and resolutions, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
330174
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/330174/ )
Error message that you may receive when you save or move documents in Windows XP: "Delayed Write Failed"
818788
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/818788/ )
"{Delayed Write Failed}" error message when you unplug a USB 2.0 storage device
831594
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/831594/ )
"Delayed Write Failed" error message when you try to save a file or to exit OneNote 2007 or OneNote 2003
843515
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/843515/ )
Your network connection may be reset when you try to perform a file operation on a remote Windows Server 2003-based computer
870894
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/870894/ )
You receive a "Delayed Write Failed" error message in Windows XP Service Pack 2 or Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005
885464
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/885464/ )
SBP-2 drive stops responding when you try to write data in Windows XP
885688
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/885688/ )
Event ID 57, event ID 55, and event ID 50 may be logged when you use Windows Cluster on Windows Server 2003
890352
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/890352/ )
A program may stop responding, and event 50 and event 26 are logged, when the program tries to write data to a volume mount point on a Windows Server 2003-based computer
891194
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/891194/ )
Event ID: 26 occurs when you log off from a server that has Terminal Server enabled in Windows Server 2003 S891194
912593
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/912593/ )
Event ID 50, 26, or 57 is logged when you use HP SecurePath on a computer that is running Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 or an x64 edition of Windows
925269
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925269/ )
Error message when you disconnect a removable storage device such as an SD card from a Windows XP-based computer: "Windows Delayed Write Failed"
927912
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927912/ )
Error message and events are logged in the System log when you try to compress a large file on an NTFS volume in Windows XP, in Windows 2000, or in Windows Server 2003: "Delayed Write Failed"
If these Microsoft Knowledge Base articles do not help you resolve the problem, or if you experience symptoms that differ from those that are described in the “Symptoms” section, please search the Microsoft Knowledge Base for more information. To search the Microsoft Knowledge Base, follow these steps:
  1. Visit the following Microsoft Web site:
    http://support.microsoft.com
    (http://support.microsoft.com/)
  2. Type the text of the error message that you received, or type a description of the problem in the Search Support (KB) text box, and then press ENTER.
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Article ID: 321733 - Last Review: November 27, 2007 - Revision: 10.3
APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
Keywords: 
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