SMS: Remove Directory Containing Files Option in "Delete Files" Script Item Not Functioning Properly (235748)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Systems Management Server 1.2
  • Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0
  • Microsoft Systems Management Server Installer 1.0
  • Microsoft Systems Management Server Installer 2.0
This article was previously published under Q235748

SYMPTOMS

"Include Sub-Directory" and "Remove directory containing files" options in Delete File function of SMS Installer are not functional.

CAUSE

This happens after a recursive search for the file on the drive is completed. The directory cannot be deleted through the script (or manually in Explorer) until a reboot has occurred.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Systems Management Server 2.0. For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

236325 How to Obtain the Latest Systems Management Server 2.0 Service Pack


STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Systems Management Server 2.0. This problem was first corrected in Systems Management Server 2.0 Service Pack Service Pack 1.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/14/2005
Keywords:kbBug kbfix KB235748
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