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The update sequence number (USN) journal record contains an incorrect file name when you move a file in Windows Vista, in Microsoft Windows Server 2003, or in Microsoft Windows XP.

This problem occurs if a hard link points to the file that you moved. In this situation, the USN journal record contains the name of the hard link instead of the moved file. Therefore, applications that rely on the USN journal may not work correctly.

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Windows Server 2003

Hotfix information

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

To resolve this problem, submit a request to Microsoft Online Customer Services to obtain the hotfix. To submit an online request to obtain the hotfix, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

Note If additional issues occur or any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. To create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must have Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 or Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 installed on the computer. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Restart requirement

You must 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 item in Control Panel.

Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2, 32-bit (x86-based) versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform	SP requirement	Service branch
Ntfs.sys	5.2.3790.4049	590,336	28-Mar-2007	13:17	x86	SP2	SP2QFE

Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2, x64-based versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform	SP requirement	Service branch
Ntfs.sys	5.2.3790.4049	1,042,944	28-Mar-2007	02:24	x64	SP2	SP2QFE

Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2, Itanium-based versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform	SP requirement	Service branch
Ntfs.sys	5.2.3790.4049	1,883,648	28-Mar-2007	02:24	IA-64	SP2	SP2QFE

Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1, 32-bit (x86-based) versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform	SP requirement	Service branch
Ntfs.sys	5.2.3790.2907	591,360	28-Mar-2007	12:07	x86	SP1	SP1QFE

Windows Server 2003, x64-based versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform	SP requirement	Service branch
Ntfs.sys	5.2.3790.2907	1,125,888	28-Mar-2007	02:06	x64	SP1	SP1QFE

Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1, Itanium-based versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform	SP requirement	Service branch
Ntfs.sys	5.2.3790.2907	1,884,672	28-Mar-2007	02:06	IA-64	SP1	SP1QFE

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Windows XP

Hotfix information

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

To resolve this problem, submit a request to Microsoft Online Customer Services to obtain the hotfix. To submit an online request to obtain the hotfix, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

Note If additional issues occur or any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. To create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must have Windows XP Service Pack 2 installed. For more information about how to obtain Windows XP Service Pack 2, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Restart requirement

You must 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 item in Control Panel.

Windows XP, 32-bit versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform
Ntfs.sys	5.1.2600.3113	574,976	05-Apr-2007	13:39	x86

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Windows Vista

Hotfix information

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

To resolve this problem, submit a request to Microsoft Online Customer Services to obtain the hotfix. To submit an online request to obtain the hotfix, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

Note If additional issues occur or any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. To create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required.

Restart requirement

You must 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 item in Control Panel.

Windows Vista, 32-bit versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform
Ntfs.sys	6.0.6000.20568	1,059,000	29-Mar-2007	03:18	x86

Windows Vista, 64-bit versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform
Ntfs.sys	6.0.6000.20568	1,486,008	29-Mar-2007	04:28	x64

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

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The USN journal is a fixed-size log that records all changes to NTFS 5.0-based partitions. Some applications use the USN journal to track changes that occur on the file system.

For more information about the terms that are used to describe software updates, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

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