Error message when you try to create a cluster file share resource in a Windows Server 2003-based cluster: "System error 87 has occurred (0X00000057)"

When you try to create a cluster file share resource in a Microsoft Windows Server 2003-based cluster, you receive the following error message:This problem occurs if you try to create the cluster file share resource by using the NT path of a folder. For example, this problem occurs if you use the following NT path to try to create the cluster file share resource:

This problem occurs because the Cluster service does not accept an NT path when you create a cluster file share resource.

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is 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 software update that contains this hotfix.

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Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must have Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 or Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 installed. 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, x86-based versions

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

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

Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1, x86-based versions

Windows Server 2003, x64-based versions

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

The following is an example of commands that cause the problem:Note After you run the cluster . res %ClusterShareName% /priv Path="%ClusterShare%" command, you receive the "System error 87 has occurred (0X00000057)" error messsage.

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