Incorrect File Size Displayed Using FTP Service

 Last reviewed: May 16, 1997
Article ID: Q117397

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1

SYMPTOMS

The DIR command in the FTP service in Windows NT displays the incorrect file size if it is larger than 4 GB. As a result, copying files larger than 4 GB may fail.

CAUSE

The FTP Server is only displaying the lower 32-bits of the file size. For example, if you have a file that is (2^32)+1 bytes in size, it will be display as being 1 byte in size.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT and Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1. This problem was corrected in Windows NT version 3.5.

Additional query words: prodnt
Keywords : kbbug3.10 kbfix3.50 kbnetwork NTSrvWkst nttcp
Version : 3.1
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: May 16, 1997
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