This is a very
strange problem I experienced a few weeks ago and just yesterday I've noticed it
happen again. This only happens with a single folder, all others are
fine. This particular instance the folder is completely empty except for
"My Pictures" being automatically created within.
Expected
cause:
User Personal (My
Documents) folders are redirected to a central location on the file
server.
User is not granted
exclusive rights to their user folders rights are inherited from
parent.
User folders are
automatically created when user first logs into the domain.
Symptom:
When user attempts
to log in the explorer.exe process hangs and the desktop is never created.
User can log off by using Task Manager, or forcing a logoff/shutdown using
shutdown.exe.
Explorer.exe hangs
when any PC attempts to access the user folder (including locally on the
server).
Strangely enough, I am able to copy the contents of the folder
elsewhere using the explorer interface and am able to retrieve a directory
listing using command prompt.
Taking ownership of
the folder does not resolve the issue.
Desktop.ini shows being accessed by whichever user is
attempting to access the folder, visible using computer management mmc
snap-in. Forcibely closing all instances does not resolve the
issue.
Resolution:
Restarting the
server resolves the issue.
Does anyone have ANY
clue what this might be? Server is running Windows Server 2003
Std.
Ive considering
calling M$FT on the issue but I'm sure they'll suggest that I restart the
server.
TIA for any
input.
