"Cannot copy file" error when copying over a Local Area NetworkCESD|200105Applies To
OverviewWhen you attempt to copy a file from a remote Local Area Network file share you receive the following Error Copying File message.
The message is displayed even though the files are located over a LAN irrespective of your permission status on the remote computer. More InfoThis problem is caused by the Microsoft Windows Indexing service that is present in Windows 2000, XP and Server 2003. The Indexing services is a system level process that extracts information for files stored on a computers hard drive and compiles an index around that information, with the aim of providing faster, more relevant data searches.
Files that are under the scope of the indexing service are flagged with a special bit in the file attributes header stored within the file allocation table of the volume. The default state is for this bit to be disabled, allowing the Indexing service to map the file. Under Windows CE this information is read as being the Windows CE ROM protection attribute that prevents users from reading Operating System level protected data from the ROM chip. As a result when you attempt to copy or paste a file between the LAN share and the local filing system Windows CE will present a Copy Error. In the case of associated mime types, you are not prevented from opening the document. SolutionTo work around this problem 1. Enable the Indexing service on the Volume, File or Folder that is causing the problem. To do this: Volume
File / Folder
2. If this isn't preferred or isn't an option due to group policy restrictions: On the Handheld PC in Windows CE Explorer before you copy the file
This method will in essence initiate the attribute change remotely from the CE device. The indexing service flag will be removed by the share to allow the file copy. The procedure can now occur without any intervention on the server.
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