Microsoft KB Archive/941253

= The downloaded files do not inherit permissions from the parent folder when you use the Ftp.exe program to download files in Windows Server 2003 =

Article ID: 941253

Article Last Modified on 10/11/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86)
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition (32-bit x86)
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter x64 Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition for Itanium-Based Systems

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SYMPTOMS
On a Windows Server 2003-based computer, you use the Ftp.exe program to download files to a destination folder. Permission inheritance is enabled on the destination folder. However, the downloaded files have permissions that differ from the permissions of the parent folder.

This problem occurs if the following conditions are true:  The temporary (%Temp%) folder of the current user and the destination folder reside on the same partition. The temporary folder and the destination folder have different permissions. On the computer, you have installed Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2. Or, you have installed the hotfix that is described in Microsoft Knowledge Base article 921388. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

921338 Error message when you try to perform a GET operation by using the Ftp.exe program on a Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1-based computer: &quot;GetTempFileName calloc:I/O Error&quot;





CAUSE
This problem occurs because hotfix 921338 has changed the behavior of the Ftp.exe program. Hotfix 921338 is included in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2.

When the Ftp.exe program downloads a file, the program first creates a temporary file in the %Temp% folder. After the file is downloaded successfully, the Ftp.exe program moves the file to the destination folder. If the %Temp% folder and the destination folder reside on the same partition, moving the file does not change file permissions of the downloaded file. Therefore, the downloaded file in the destination folder inherits the file permissions of the %Temp% folder instead of the file permissions of the parent folder.



Hotfix information
A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft. However, it is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply it only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Windows Server 2003 service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Customer Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

Prerequisites
To apply this hotfix, you must have Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 installed on the computer. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

889100 How to obtain the latest service pack for Windows Server 2003

Restart requirement
You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File information
The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.

Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2, x64-based versions


WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, use one of the following methods:
 * Use the Ftp.exe program that is included in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1.
 * Make sure that the destination folder and the %Temp% folder reside on different partitions.
 * Make sure that the destination folder and the %Temp% folder have the same file permissions.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the &quot;Applies to&quot; section.



MORE INFORMATION
For more information about software update terminology, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

Additional query words: ftp.exe SP2 file permission

Keywords: kbbug kbfix kbqfe kbpubtypekc kbexpertiseinter kbhotfixserver kbwinserv2003postsp2fix KB941253

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