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Cannot save changes to the Distributed File System snap-in on a Windows Server 2003-based computer

Article ID: 933783

Article Last Modified on 10/31/2007



APPLIES TO

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition (32-Bit x86)
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise x64 Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition (32-bit x86)
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard x64 Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86)
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition



SYMPTOMS

You can open the Distributed File System MMC snap-in on a Windows Server 2003-based computer by using one of the following methods:

  • You click Start, point to Administrative Tools, and then click Distributed File System.
  • You click Start, click Run, and then type dfsmgmt.msc in the Open box.

In the following scenario, the changes that you make are not retained:

  • You click Distributed File System in Administrative Tools.
  • You add a new item, such as a new root.
  • You close the Distributed File System MMC snap-in, and then you reopen the snap-in.

However, in the following scenario, the changes that you make are retained:

  • You type MMC in the Open box, and you then open the Distributed File System MMC snap-in.
  • You add a new item, such as a new root.
  • You close the Distributed File System MMC snap-in, and then you reopen the snap-in.


CAUSE

This behavior occurs because the MMC snap-in is set to Console mode when you type MMC in the Open box. In Console mode, any changes that you make are retained

However, MMC snap-ins that reside under Administrative Tools are set to User mode. User mode prevents you from adding items and from saving any changes. Additionally, the Distributed File System MMC snap-in is set to User mode when you type dfsmgmt.msc in the Open box.

WORKAROUND

To work around this behavior, you can create a custom MMC snap-in. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Click Start, click Run, type mmc, and then click OK.


Note The empty console has no management functionality until you add a snap-in.

  1. On the Console menu, click File, and then click Add/Remove Snap-in.


Note The Snap-ins added to box only lists Console Root.

  1. Click Add.
  2. In the list of available stand-alone snap-ins, click Distributed File System, click Add, and then click Close.
  3. Click OK to close the Add/Remove Snap-in dialog box.

Note It is important to plan the structure of your custom snap-in tool so that it is functional and it is easy to use.


Additional query words: R2DS DFSR Windows Server 2003 R2 Beta 2 build 1939

STATUS

This behavior is by design.

Keywords: kbtshoot KB933783