The specified server cannot perform the requested operation

[Nossie]

Hi guys, can anyone shed any light on this one?

I have osx server sharing folders to a windows box..

I see the server in windows and can connect and browse folders...

BUT

I have two folders, music and Books... I get that error everytime I try to open them, both folders contain a large amount of files and folders. I have tried splitting the folders in two, this either allows me to access the music folder or stops me from accessing both 'halfed' folders.

It's really starting to drive me nuts, folders are perfectly browsable if I login via linux, it just seems to be the windows network that's goosed and only when there are lots of files and folders.

Any thoughts on what could be causing this, or pointers to go look?


cheers.

 

[charlyham]

Windows is limited on the number of characters in the path. If you have file/folder names that are long and then are buried in a lot of subfolders, Windows will not be able to display that path.
Here is a link to a Microsoft article concerning 255 character path limits.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/aa365247(v=vs.85).aspx

Charly