The downloaded files do not inherit permissions from the parent folder when you use the Ftp.exe program to download files in Windows Server 2003

On a Windows Server 2003-based computer, you use the Ftp.exe program to download files to a destination folder. Permission inheritance is enabled on the destination folder. However, the downloaded files have permissions that differ from the permissions of the parent folder.

This problem occurs if the following conditions are true:

• The temporary (%Temp%) folder of the current user and the destination folder reside on the same partition.
• The temporary folder and the destination folder have different permissions.
• On the computer, you have installed Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2. Or, you have installed the hotfix that is described in Microsoft Knowledge Base article 921388. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
  921338 Error message when you try to perform a GET operation by using the Ftp.exe program on a Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1-based computer: "GetTempFileName calloc:I/O Error"

This problem occurs because hotfix 921338 has changed the behavior of the Ftp.exe program. Hotfix 921338 is included in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2.

When the Ftp.exe program downloads a file, the program first creates a temporary file in the %Temp% folder. After the file is downloaded successfully, the Ftp.exe program moves the file to the destination folder. If the %Temp% folder and the destination folder reside on the same partition, moving the file does not change file permissions of the downloaded file. Therefore, the downloaded file in the destination folder inherits the file permissions of the %Temp% folder instead of the file permissions of the parent folder.

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.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if 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. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site: Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must have 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, x86-based versions

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

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

To work around this problem, use one of the following methods:

• Use the Ftp.exe program that is included in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1.
• Make sure that the destination folder and the %Temp% folder reside on different partitions.
• Make sure that the destination folder and the %Temp% folder have the same file permissions.

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

For more information about software update terminology, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: