"Cannot copy <filename>" error message when you use the Cut command and the Paste command to move a file or a folder from one folder to another folder in the same NetWare volume on your Windows XP-based computer (870979)

SYMPTOMS

On your Microsoft Windows XP-based computer that has Microsoft Client Service for NetWare installed, you receive an error message that is similar to the following error message:

Cannot copy <filename>. Cannot find specified path. Make sure you specified the correct path.

The error message occurs when you use the Cut command and the Paste command to move a file or a folder from one folder to another folder in the same Netware volume. However, you can do the following things:

You can use the Cut command and the Paste command to move a file or a folder from one folder to another folder in two different NetWare volumes.
You can copy a file or a folder from one folder to another folder regardless of the NetWare volumes.

RESOLUTION

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Windows XP service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must have Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) installed on your computer.

Restart requirement

You must restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.Windows XP SP1, 32-bit versions

   Date         Time   Version         Size       File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   18-Oct-2004  23:52  6.0.2900.2531   8,450,560  Shell32.dll

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, upgrade to Novell Client Version 4.90 Service Pack 1a (V4.90 SP1a).For information about how to contact Novell, click the appropriate article number in the following list to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

65416 Hardware and software vendor contact information, A-K

60781 Hardware and software vendor contact information, L-P

60782 Hardware and software vendor contact information, Q-Z

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