I have a feeling that it has something to do with the
desktop.ini stored within the folder itself because of the
strange behaviour when a user attempts to access the folder as shown on the
the compmgmt snap-in.
I really don't think that it has anything to do with
hardware because of the strangeness of the symptom, considering all other user
folders are functioning perfectly and they are all on the same network
segment. That definately leads me to believe that it is a software issue
somewhere but where is the hard thing to figure out :-)
Users are not across a slow link I have 100mbit run to the
desktops. Also, considering I have attempted to access this folder from
different workstations as well as locally on the server and have experienced the
same symptom everywhere that really leads me to believe that it has something to
do with the folder itself.
Verrrry confusing :-(
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mulnick, Al
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2004 2:55 PM
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I wonder if something in the directory is damaged
then. That's an odd behavior to say the least.
Since this is across the network for the user, was there an
antivirus program on the server? What about the NIC? Are there any
other devices, such as a router or firewall between the server and the
user? Is it multi-homed?
Are the users across a slow link?
I'm wondering about the network connection since it could
very well be something at that level. What about other GPO's?
Anything trying to be applied that isn't working?
Al
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Doesn't appear so :-(
I took a look through every log for the past 3 days and
there doesn't seem to be anything abnormal happening (not logged
atleast).
Would a corrupted MFT entry restore itself upon
restart?
I appreciate all of the help by the way Al. Like I
said this has happened once before and coincidentally it happened to my boss so
I spent a few hours scratching my head trying to figure it out and sure enough I
restarted the server that evening and everything was fine
afterwards.
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Nothing in there about disk errors that might explain
something about a corrupted MFT entry maybe?
Al
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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
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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
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There is nothing abnormal shown in the event logs
on client or server with any relevance :-(
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Log entries?
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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.
