Syncronize directories bug w. x64Disableredirection

[HerbieH]

I've found an error with 'cm_FileSync' with x64Disableredirection=1.

When 'syncronize' wants to delete a file on the right side (marked with an 'x') an error occurs. TC 7.55 (final) claims it cannot be deleted, 'cause it's write protected - which it is not.

When x64Disableredirection is changed to 0, TC has no problems deleting the x marked files.

PS: The error is only related to the deletion of files in 'Syncronize directories', ...as far, as I can see.

http://aswork.dk/szcvxarryk3/snap067.jpg

[ghisler(Author)]

Thanks for your report. Is that a network path? If yes, what server type?

[HerbieH]

On the left side, it was a local hard disk folder, such as "c:\temp\Total Commander 7.55 r2''. On the RIGHT side, it was a lan-path like: "\\192.168.1.3\c-drive\Total Commander 7.55 r2".

Anyway, I tested again, and the error still appears, even if both folders are local:
http://aswork.dk/szcvxarryk3/snap071.jpg

PS: I'm using Win7 Ultimate x64, and my 'gear' is generally well-functioning.

PPS: It doesn't matter if it's a long or short path, or what filetype it is.
And of course, with x64Disableredirection=0, I get no errors.

Greetings...

[karlchen]

Hello, HerbieH.

Although Christian will certainly wish to solve this problem, there is a pretty simple workaround for users of current 64-bit Windows versions like Windows 7 64-bit:

Do not use x64Disableredirection=1 at all. You should not need it any longer. Use Sysnative instead. Please, cf. here: On 64-bit Windows versions, some files and folders shown by Windows Explorer are not shown by Total Commander!.

Kind regards,
Karl

[ghisler(Author)]

Indeed Microsoft have even released a hotfix for Windows XP and Server 2003 to allow access via SysNative:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/942589

[HerbieH]

Hello Karlchen and Christian.

Thanx for the information about the use of the 'Sysnative' folder.

I still want to use 'x64Disableredirection' 'cause I use the same TC installation on a parallel 'WinXP x86'.

Example: I have a TC-button that starts 'msconfig.exe'. If I don't use 'x64Disableredirection=1' I have to make one button for Win7x64 ='%windir%\sysnative\msconfig.exe' -and another for WinXPx86 ='%windir%\system32\msconfig.exe'

..But maybe there is a 'common' envionment variable, that can solve this problem.

Sorry for the long explanation.
Greetings...

[StatusQuo]

2HerbieH
Alternative solution: On the x86 system you could use NtfsLinks to create a junction %windir%\sysnative, pointing to %windir%\system32.
This way the link to "%windir%\sysnative\msconfig.exe" would work on both systems.

[karlchen]

Just what the T.C. WIKI article explains, in case anybody should care to read it ...

[StatusQuo]

2karlchen
Indeed, thanks.
I clicked the link, I promise. But as I would see the reparse point solution as kind of workaround I only looked for new 64bit-related infos and didn't expect to find this chapter there, too.

P.S.: Thanks for the nice link!

[karlchen]

Hi, StatusQuo.

My previous post was not meant to address you personally.

Yet, to say so frankly, it is all on this TC WIKI article (which is merely a summary of some dozen forum threads):

• The best solution for the system32 folder issue on Windows 64-bit is the sysnative alias, where available.
• The KB article 942589 is mentioned in the WIKI article too (sysnative for Windows 2003 and XP)
• The second best solution for the system32 folder issue on Windows 64-bit is by using a self-created junction.
• The workaround which brings along most unwanted side effects is by using the T.C. setting X64DisableRedirection=1

So insisting on using the least recommendable approach is somewhat short-sighted.

Anyway. About the initially reported problem that X64DisableRedirection=1 makes delete operations fail inside the synchronize folders tool: hm, I am pretty confident that Christian will find a way of solving it ...

Cheers,
Karl

[HerbieH]

I just came up with another solution, for starting 'msconfig' - from a portable TC on a USBstick:
Just have the msconfig-button start a batch-file, triggering several add-on 'path'-strings, covering different placements of 'msconfig.exe' - like this:

filename: mscstart.bat
--------snip-------
rem ;; Make msconfig.exe start in xp-vista-win7 x86 and x64 etc.
path %path%;%windir%\sysnative;c:\WINDOWS\pchealth\helpctr\binaries;[other possible locations...]
msconfig.exe
--------snip-------

PS: it works! Feel free to add this to the wiki - or not

Greetings

[karlchen]

Hello, HerbieH.

Every TC forum user has got the chance of adding a new article to the Total Commander WIKI. So feel free to do so.

Cheers,
Karl

[karlchen]

Hello, HerbieH. Hello, Christian.

Total Commander 7.55 (final)
Windows 7 Home Premium, 64-bit
Relevant Settings:
+ VistaDelete=1
+ X64DisableRedirection=1
Reported problem / behaviour reproduced and confirmed.

Total Commander 7.55a (final)
Windows 7 Home Premium, 64-bit
Relevant Settings:
+ VistaDelete=1
+ X64DisableRedirection=1
Reported problem / behaviour fixed. Tested and fix confirmed.

Kind regards,
Karl

[ghisler(Author)]

Thanks!