Error when you try to recursively delete a directory structure on an NFS share that is exported by a Windows Server 2008-based computer: "Permission denied"

Consider the following scenario:

• You have a Windows Server 2008-based computer that has the Server for Network File System (NFS) component installed.
• This computer exports NFS shares to UNIX-based or Linux-based NFS clients.

When an NFS client tries to recursively delete a directory structure on one of the NFS shares in this scenario, a "permission denied" error is returned for some of the directories. Therefore, the NFS client cannot delete the whole directory structure.

However, the NFS client can delete these files and directories if the client retries the deletion attempt multiple times after a small delay between each attempt.

This problem occurs because of an error in the Server for NFS driver. Because of this error, the file server returns an incorrect access bit.

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: - 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.

Important Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 hotfixes are included in the same packages. However, only one of these products may be listed on the “Hotfix Request” page. To request the hotfix package that applies to both Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, just select the product that is listed on the page.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, the computer must be running Windows Server 2008. Also, the computer must have the Server for NFS component installed.

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other previously released hotfixes.

Registry information

To use this hotfix, you do not have to make any changes to the registry.

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 item in Control Panel.

Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server Core file information note

The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and the MUM files (.mum) that are installed for each environment are listed separately. MUM and MANIFEST files, and the associated security catalog (.cat) files, are critical to maintaining the state of the updated component. The security catalog files (attributes not listed) are signed with a Microsoft digital signature.

Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server Core, x86-based version

Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server Core, x64-based version

Windows Server 2008, Itanium-based version

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

Important This hotfix resolves the issue in which the "permission denied" error is returned for directories only and not for the files. If this error is returned on files in the directory tree, additional troubleshooting may be required.

For more information about the installation of services for NFS in Windows Server 2008, visit the following Microsoft blog site: For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Additional files for all supported x86-based versions of Windows Server 2008 and of Windows Server Core

Additional files for all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 and of Windows Server Core

Additional files for all supported Itanium-based versions of Windows Server 2008