Symptoms
Consider the following scenario:
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You have a Windows Server 2012 R2 or Windows Server 2012-based server that is running the Distributed File System (DFS) service.
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You create two DFS namespace folders that have similar names. For example, one is \DFSRoots\ExampleTest\FolderName, the other is \DFSRoots\Example.
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You restart the DFS service.
In this scenario, the reparse points under the \DFSRoots\ExampleTest\FolderName folder are deleted unexpectedly. Therefore, you cannot access the folder.
Cause
This issue occurs because the method to compare folder names is incorrect.
Resolution
To resolve this issue for Windows Server 2012 R2, install update 2919355.
To resolve this issue for Windows Server 2012, install the hotfix that is described in this article.
Update information for Windows Server 2012 R2
For more information about how to obtain update 2919355, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
2919355 Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 Update April, 2014
Hotfix information for Windows Server 2012
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 the problem described in this article. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.
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, contact 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 website:
http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=supportNote 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
To apply this hotfix, you must be running Windows Server 2012.
Registry information
To apply this hotfix, you do not have to make any changes to the registry.
Restart requirement
You may have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.
Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix does not replace a previously released hotfix.
The global version of this hotfix installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and the times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The dates and the times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time together with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and the times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.
Windows Server 2012 file information notes Important Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 hotfixes are included in the same packages. However, only "Windows 8" is listed on the Hotfix Request page. To request the hotfix package that applies to one or both operating systems, select the hotfix that is listed under "Windows 8" on the page. Always refer to the "Applies To" section in articles to determine the actual operating system that each hotfix applies to.
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The files that apply to a specific product, SR_Level (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table:
Version
Product
Milestone
Service branch
6.2.920 0.20xxx
Windows Server 2012
RTM
LDR
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The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and the MUM files (.mum) that are installed for each environment are listed separately in the "Additional file information for Windows Server 2012" section. MUM, MANIFEST and the associated security catalog (.cat) files, are very important to maintaining the state of the updated component. The security catalog files, for which the attributes are not listed, are signed with a Microsoft digital signature.
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2012
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File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dfsn-serverservice-ppdlic.xrm-ms |
Not applicable |
2,913 |
06-Feb-2014 |
02:07 |
Not applicable |
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Dfssvc.exe |
6.2.9200.20935 |
398,848 |
05-Feb-2014 |
23:36 |
x64 |
Status
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
More Information
For more information about DFS, go to the following Microsoft website:
General information about DFSFor more information about reparse points, go to the following Microsoft website:
General information about reparse pointsFor more information about software update terminology, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
824684Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates
Additional file information for Windows Server 2012
Additional files for all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2012
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File property |
Value |
|---|---|
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File name |
Amd64_151ae32f0d8d4ceebcd9caf78c900d33_31bf3856ad364e35_6.2.9200.20935_none_41625f61d967f1a1.manifest |
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File version |
Not applicable |
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File size |
710 |
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Date (UTC) |
06-Feb-2014 |
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Time (UTC) |
08:42 |
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Platform |
Not applicable |
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File name |
Amd64_microsoft-windows-dfsn-serverservice_31bf3856ad364e35_6.2.9200.20935_none_48979df8e6ab598c.manifest |
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File version |
Not applicable |
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File size |
64,199 |
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Date (UTC) |
06-Feb-2014 |
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Time (UTC) |
02:13 |
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Platform |
Not applicable |
|
File name |
Update.mum |
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File version |
Not applicable |
|
File size |
1,821 |
|
Date (UTC) |
06-Feb-2014 |
|
Time (UTC) |
08:42 |
|
Platform |
Not applicable |
