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

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Article ID:240374
Last Review:November 1, 2006
Revision:1.1
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SYMPTOMS

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.

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CAUSE

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

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STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Windows NT Server 4.0, 4.0 SP1, 4.0 SP2, 4.0 SP3, 4.0 SP4, and 4.0 SP5.

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MORE INFORMATION

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

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APPLIES TO
•Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Standard Edition
•Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 1
•Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 2
•Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3
•Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 4
•Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 5

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