Article ID: 943393
Article Last Modified on 12/28/2007
APPLIES TO
- Windows Home Server
SYMPTOMS
You add a data file that contains NTFS alternate data streams to a shared folder on a Windows Home Server-based computer. Then, you try to access the data file by using a home computer that is running antivirus software. In this case, applications that are running on the home computer do not recognize the file format. Additionally, files such as executable files (.exe) and files that have an .avi extension do not appear correctly in Windows Explorer, and such files cannot be opened.
CAUSE
This is a known problem with Windows Home Server storage and with data files that contain alternate data streams.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue install the update described in Microsoft Knowledge Base article 941914. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
941914 An update for Windows Home Server lets you obtain a trusted certificate for your Windows Home Server computer during remote access configuration of your personalized domain
MORE INFORMATION
To obtain a utility that can be used to determine whether a file contains an alternative data stream, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
Keywords: kbtshoot kbexpertiseinter kbprb KB943393
