You receive a "Rename Temp File calloc:File exists" error message when you try to download a file by using the FTP GET command in Windows Server 2003 (899679)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP1, when used with:
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition

SYMPTOMS

Consider the following scenario:
  • A computer is running Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1.
  • You try to download a file by using the FTP GET command on this computer.
  • You specify the destination drive and the directory in the FTP GET command.
  • The destination drive that you specify is a different drive than the drive from which you run the FTP GET command.
In this scenario, you receive the following error message:
Rename Temp File calloc:File exists
Note You receive this error message after the file appears to be successfully downloaded.

The temporary file that is created during the download process is deleted. Therefore, you cannot successfully download the file by using the FTP GET command.

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 Server 2003 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: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

Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1) is required to install this hotfix. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

889100 How to obtain the latest service pack for Windows Server 2003

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the 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 Server 2003, x86-based versions
   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   26-May-2005  00:46  5.2.3790.2453      46,080  Ftp.exe        
Windows Server 2003, Itanium-based versions
   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name    Platform
   --------------------------------------------------------------------
   26-May-2005  16:55  5.2.3790.2453     117,248  Ftp.exe          IA-64
   26-May-2005  16:55  5.2.3790.2453      46,080  Wftp.exe         x86
Windows Server 2003, x64-based versions
   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   26-May-2005  16:55  5.2.3790.2453      65,536  Ftp.exe          
   26-May-2005  16:55  5.2.3790.2453      46,080  Wftp.exe         

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, use the FTP LCD command in the FTP session to change the working directory to the destination directory before you run the GET command. For example, to successfully download the file by using FTP, follow these steps:
  1. At a command prompt, type ftp URL, and then press ENTER.

    URL is the URL of your FTP site.
  2. Type lcd d:\, and then press ENTER.

    D:\ is the destination directory where you want to copy the file.
  3. Type get FileName, and then press ENTER.

    FileName is the name of the file that you want to download from the FTP site.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates


Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/24/2006
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