Commenting Macintosh File Changes Date and Time Stamp

 Last reviewed: January 9, 1998
Article ID: Q177644
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When a Macintosh user adds, deletes, or changes a comment on a file located on a computer running Windows NT Server 4.0 and running Services For Macintosh, the date and time stamps on the file are changed as viewed by both Macintosh and PC users. This is not correct behavior in a Macintosh environment. In this case, altering a comment does not constitute a change to a file.

CAUSE

Services for Macintosh relies on NTFS, which is a different operation than HFS uses by the Macintosh computer. Any change to a file will cause the date and time stamps to be altered.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 4.0. A supported fix is now available, but has not been fully regression tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Technical Support for more information.

Additional query words: SFM
Keywords : kbbug4.00 kbfix4.00 ntmac NTSrv
Version : WinNT:4.0
Platform : winnt
Hardware : ALPHA x86
Issue type : kbbug
Solution Type : kbfix

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Last reviewed: January 9, 1998
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