Thanks Volker. I've gone back to the 'coders' and they've now seen the same problem and will port over the necessary code to deal with Mr Gates.
Cheers, Rob. -----Original Message----- From: Volker Lendecke [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 08 July 2009 13:31 To: Atkinson, Robert Cc: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Samba] No Error When Trying To Delete Protected Files WithWindows Explorer On Wed, Jul 08, 2009 at 01:10:32PM +0100, Atkinson, Robert wrote: > I have a file on a VMS system that I'm accessing using a SAMBA share. When I > delete the file, the icon disappears from the browser window as if it's been > deleted. > > On the VMS host, the file is still there, and cannot be deleted because it's > protected (no delete privilege). If I then press F5 to refresh the Browser > window, the fie re-appears. > > A trace of the IP packets show that SAMBA is returning an 'Access Denied' > message, but Windows doesn't seem to see it. Has anyone else come across > this? Is it a known bug with Windows? You probably need a recent Samba version, with XP SP2 Windows changed the way to delete a file. Probably you're seeing the "Access Denied" on the close request, Windows ignores it there. Recent Samba gives the error message on the open call preceding that. Volker *********************************************************************************** Any opinions expressed in email are those of the individual and not necessarily those of the company. This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and solely for the use of the intended recipient or entity to whom they are addressed. It may contain material protected by attorney-client privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, or a person responsible for delivering to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this email in error and that any use is strictly prohibited. Random House Group + 44 (0) 20 7840 8400 http://www.randomhouse.co.uk http://www.booksattransworld.co.uk http://www.kidsatrandomhouse.co.uk Generic email address - [email protected] Name & Registered Office: THE RANDOM HOUSE GROUP LIMITED 20 VAUXHALL BRIDGE ROAD LONDON SW1V 2SA Random House Group Ltd is registered in the United Kingdom with company No. 00954009, VAT number 102838980 *********************************************************************************** -- To unsubscribe from this list go to the following URL and read the instructions: https://lists.samba.org/mailman/options/samba
