Article: Q194918
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): WinNT:4.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbWinNT400sp5fix
Last Modified: 20-MAY-2002
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
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SYMPTOMS
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The /D option of the XCOPY command does not specify local time. Instead, XCOPY
/D copies all files created GMT 12:00 A.M. or later on the date specified. XCOPY
/D: does not convert the entered date from local time to universal time before
doing the copy.
For example, if the system is set for PDT (-7) and the following files exist in
the Test folder
TEST1.TMP 07/27/98 04:02p
TEST2.TMP 07/27/98 05:02p
TEST3.TMP 07/28/98 12:01a
TEST4.TMP 07/28/98 12:02a
and the following command is entered
xcopy *.tmp d:\test\*.* /D:07-28-98
the following files are copied:
TEST2.TMP 07/27/98 05:02p
TEST3.TMP 07/28/98 12:01a
TEST4.TMP 07/28/98 12:02a
CAUSE
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XCOPY compares the date provided in the /D switch against the file date to
determine which files to copy. In Windows NT, the file date is stored in
Universal Time (GMT).
RESOLUTION
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To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows NT 4.0 or
the individual software update. For information on obtaining the latest service
pack, please go to:
- http://www.microsoft.com/windows/servicepacks/
-or-
- Q152734 How to Obtain the Latest Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack
For information on obtaining the individual software update, contact Microsoft
Product Support Services. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support
Services phone numbers and information on support costs, please go to the
following address on the World Wide Web:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;CNTACTMS
STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 4.0. This
problem was first corrected in Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 5.
Additional query words: 4.00
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Keywords : kbWinNT400sp5fix
Technology : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400
Version : WinNT:4.0
Hardware : ALPHA x86
Issue type : kbbug
Solution Type : kbfix
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