File lock question????

[cbailey]

I have a problem with files still being held open by the server long after the user has logged out or rebooted. I disabled file locking on the client (4.9), and tried using the "Set client file caching enabled=off" command but would only give the a help screen like I was not using the command properly. Have noticed this on mostly XP / 2000 PC's and some 98's.

Any ideas?

Thanks

 

[TheLad]

The file caching option is not available in NetWare 4.x. What type of virus scanning software are you using and is it running on the server as well?

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[cbailey]

Our server is running CA InoculatIT 4.5 on Server, and 7.0/6.0 on workstaions. I didn't see any settings for file locking anywhere.

 

[TheLad]

Try disabling your server virus scanning software to see if that resolves the issue

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[cbailey]

I disabled the virus software, noticed an improvement. The files did clear faster. Thanks for pointing me in this direction.

Thanks again Lad

 

[TheLad]

I would now suggest you check if there are any software updates that need applying to the server version, or whether this has been reported before - it may not be wise to leave your server virus scanner disabled.

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[TheOtherKiwi]

Client 4.90SP1a has file locking issues so go back to 4.83SP or 4.90 without SP1

 

[cbailey]

Thanks for the help, 4.90Sp1a looks like the fix I was looking for.

Thanks again