The
only events logged are informational success notifications and success audit
security logs I do not see any relevant Warning or Error events logged
:-(
Server specs: 2xPIII 600, 1GB RAM, 2
RAID-1 arrays
The server functions as a file/print server as well as
a DC holding all roles for the domain. Domain has 100
+/- users/groups.
Backup client installed, exchange admin tools, resource kit
tools, support tools
From:
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On Behalf Of Mulnick, Al
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2004 1:38 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: [ActiveDir] OT: explorer.exe hangs on folder access
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2004 1:38 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: [ActiveDir] OT: explorer.exe hangs on folder access
Any relevance? Does that mean there is nothing or
nothing that seems related? If there is something else going on, it would
be helpful to know. I'd be particularly interested in anything in the system
log. While we're investigating the scope of this, what else is on the
machine? How is the machine configured?
Al
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Wassell
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2004 12:14 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: [ActiveDir] OT: explorer.exe hangs on folder access
There is nothing abnormal shown in the event logs
on client or server with any relevance :-(
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mulnick, Al
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2004 11:18 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: [ActiveDir] OT: explorer.exe hangs on folder access
Log entries?
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michael Wassell
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2004 10:27 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [ActiveDir] OT: explorer.exe hangs on folder access
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.
