Windows 2K problem on IFS

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Hi all,
I’ve a simple mini-rdr which works fine on XP! I’ve builded it for 2K too
but it does not work on such OS!!
I’ve noticed that it does not call CreateSrvCall + CreateVNetRoot in any
way…
Actually, I’ve builded it few month ago using the same source code - I
hope - and it’has actually worked fine for motnhs…
Now I’ve builded it again and it doesn’t… XP source and 2K source are
actually the same, so I think the problem should be the DDK enviroment!!
Any suggestes!??

Thanks
Ale

2

Have you updated your version of W2K recently? The version that
includes filter manager changed the size of RDBSS headers and
mini-redirectors built for older versions of W2K do not work with
current versions. While I haven’t run across this problem myself, I’ve
heard a number of field reports of this issue. One person pointed at
KB914389 as a likely suspect.

Bottom line: the layout of the data structures has changed; I believe
this is consistent with the way they are laid out in later versions
(e.g., W2K3) but you may need to do a bit of work with a debugger to
figure this out. Not sure how or if MS will address this.

Regards,

Tony

Tony Mason
Consulting Partner
OSR Open Systems Resources, Inc.
http://www.osr.com

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[mailto:xxxxx@lists.osr.com] On Behalf Of Ale
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2006 8:45 AM
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Subject: [ntfsd] Windows 2K problem on IFS

Hi all,
I’ve a simple mini-rdr which works fine on XP! I’ve builded it for 2K
too
but it does not work on such OS!!
I’ve noticed that it does not call CreateSrvCall + CreateVNetRoot in any
way…
Actually, I’ve builded it few month ago using the same source code - I
hope - and it’has actually worked fine for motnhs…
Now I’ve builded it again and it doesn’t… XP source and 2K source are
actually the same, so I think the problem should be the DDK enviroment!!
Any suggestes!??

Thanks
Ale

Questions? First check the IFS FAQ at
https://www.osronline.com/article.cfm?id=17

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Ale

There is an NT Insider article that was written on this very topic.

Microsoft indicated they would address it, not sure how but they did say
this when I brought the issue to their attention a Plugfest or two ago.

Pete

Kernel Drivers
Windows Filesystem and Device Driver Consulting
www.KernelDrivers.com
(303)546-0300

-----Original Message-----
From: xxxxx@lists.osr.com [mailto:bounce-255859-
xxxxx@lists.osr.com] On Behalf Of Tony Mason
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2006 8:16 AM
To: Windows File Systems Devs Interest List
Subject: RE: [ntfsd] Windows 2K problem on IFS

Have you updated your version of W2K recently? The version that
includes filter manager changed the size of RDBSS headers and
mini-redirectors built for older versions of W2K do not work with
current versions. While I haven’t run across this problem myself, I’ve
heard a number of field reports of this issue. One person pointed at
KB914389 as a likely suspect.

Bottom line: the layout of the data structures has changed; I believe
this is consistent with the way they are laid out in later versions
(e.g., W2K3) but you may need to do a bit of work with a debugger to
figure this out. Not sure how or if MS will address this.

Regards,

Tony

Tony Mason
Consulting Partner
OSR Open Systems Resources, Inc.
http://www.osr.com

-----Original Message-----
From: xxxxx@lists.osr.com
[mailto:xxxxx@lists.osr.com] On Behalf Of Ale
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2006 8:45 AM
To: ntfsd redirect
Subject: [ntfsd] Windows 2K problem on IFS

Hi all,
I’ve a simple mini-rdr which works fine on XP! I’ve builded it for 2K
too
but it does not work on such OS!!
I’ve noticed that it does not call CreateSrvCall + CreateVNetRoot in any
way…
Actually, I’ve builded it few month ago using the same source code - I
hope - and it’has actually worked fine for motnhs…
Now I’ve builded it again and it doesn’t… XP source and 2K source are
actually the same, so I think the problem should be the DDK enviroment!!
Any suggestes!??

Thanks
Ale

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Hi Tony,
(I’ve replied to your private address - sorry)

Have I to build it with the old IFS version?
…or it won’t work with new 2K version in any way?

I’ve three IFS version:

IFS 2K only
IFS 2K+XP+2003
IFS 2K+XPsp+2003sp

I think I’ve used “2K only” for the working release and other for the not
working…

Let me know…
Ale

“Tony Mason” wrote in message news:xxxxx@ntfsd…
Have you updated your version of W2K recently? The version that
includes filter manager changed the size of RDBSS headers and
mini-redirectors built for older versions of W2K do not work with
current versions. While I haven’t run across this problem myself, I’ve
heard a number of field reports of this issue. One person pointed at
KB914389 as a likely suspect.

Bottom line: the layout of the data structures has changed; I believe
this is consistent with the way they are laid out in later versions
(e.g., W2K3) but you may need to do a bit of work with a debugger to
figure this out. Not sure how or if MS will address this.

Regards,

Tony

Tony Mason
Consulting Partner
OSR Open Systems Resources, Inc.
http://www.osr.com

-----Original Message-----
From: xxxxx@lists.osr.com
[mailto:xxxxx@lists.osr.com] On Behalf Of Ale
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2006 8:45 AM
To: ntfsd redirect
Subject: [ntfsd] Windows 2K problem on IFS

Hi all,
I’ve a simple mini-rdr which works fine on XP! I’ve builded it for 2K
too
but it does not work on such OS!!
I’ve noticed that it does not call CreateSrvCall + CreateVNetRoot in any
way…
Actually, I’ve builded it few month ago using the same source code - I
hope - and it’has actually worked fine for motnhs…
Now I’ve builded it again and it doesn’t… XP source and 2K source are
actually the same, so I think the problem should be the DDK enviroment!!
Any suggestes!??

Thanks
Ale

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