Hcopy Does Not Preserve Hidden Attributes on Files

 Last reviewed: March 3, 1995
Article ID: Q124427
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.5
  • Microsoft LAN Manager to Windows NT Advanced Server Upgrade
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5 Upgrade for LAN Manager

SYMPTOMS

After you use the Hcopy utility (HCOPY.EXE) included with the LAN Manager to Windows NT Advanced Server Upgrade and Windows NT Server 3.5 Upgrade for LAN Manager, all Access Control Lists (ACLs) are preserved, but the hidden attributes on files are not preserved.

WORKAROUND

Manually replace the hidden attribute for the files using the MS-DOS ATTRIB.EXE utility, or replace the hidden attribute using File Manager.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1 and Windows NT Server version 3.5. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

The upgrade uses the LAN Manager OS/2 Hcopy utility to transfer files across the network. Hcopy is a modified version of the Xcopy command capable of preserving hidden files and directories, and automatically preserves extended attributes (additional file information such as file type, creator, and so on). It does not copy system files.

Additional reference words: prodnt 3.10 3.50 lanman
KBCategory: kbsetup kbbug3.50 kbbug3.10
KBSubcategory: ntutil

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Last reviewed: March 3, 1995
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