Incorrect remote NTFS link behaviour

[0x90]

After "entering" remote NTFS folder link "\\Server\C$\Users\Default User" on Windows 2008 Server TC navigates to local folder "C:\Users\Default\" instead of "\\Server\C$\Users\Default\" on local Windows Vista SP1.

[HolgerK]

Is this really a bug?

"Default user" is a <JUNCTION> pointing to "c:\User\Default".

Junction points (in opposite to symlinks) are for local directories only and do not support remote shares.

Add these pre vista compatibility links to your ignore list and navigate directly to "\\Server\C$\Users\Default"

Regards
Holger

[0x90]

Yes, but any intelligent behavior instead of basic logic?

[HolgerK]

You mean telepathic recognition of your personal anticipation?

Regards
Holger

[0x90]

No. I think in any case supporting this incorrect action for remote <JUNCTION> is incorrect. No action for this better than such action.

[HolgerK]

See also: TC7 bug reports (English) -> TC hangs when marking directories

An option like Herr Mann's suggestion from the corresponding german thread
"Ignore/hide Symlinks and Junctions with hidden and or system attribute"
would be nice, especially if the size of these linked directories would not be taken into account.

Regards
Holger

[0x90]

Not a solution.
Question closed, thanks for replies.

[MVV]

I agree that for remote folder TC should go to folder \\Server\C$\Users\Default\ - its not so hard to modify path if user is in network folder.

[HolgerK]

I disagree, an option to ignore/hide such pre vista compatibility hacks is the best.

No action for this better than such action.

Such an action (access to local paths) would also happen if you are using scripts to access remote vista machines.

An admin should know how to access the correct paths on remote 2008/vista/win7 machines.

Regards
Holger