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HidMov
Iron Contributor
Sep 28, 2019

File/Folder size bug - Server 2019

Hello all,   I did a quick search here but couldn't spot any other threads on my issue.   Discovered a weird bug in Server 2019 today. We're migrating a client away from SBS 2011 to a new Server ...
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Leon Laude
Iron Contributor
Sep 28, 2019

Hi HidMov,

 

This was a bug already in Windows Server 2016, however I couldn't find any official article about this issue or if it has been fixed.

 

It also seems to indeed exist in Windows Server 2019 as reported over here:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-files/windows-file-explorer-not-showing-correct-folder/933ade81-55e1-4cd5-a4b1-614044fab64e?auth=1&page=10

 

You can also open an incident with Microsoft support, you will not be charged for bugs.

The process however "appears" to charge you, you will need to provide a credit card (if you do not have a support contract), but when it is determined that it is a bug, no charge will be applied to your credit card.

 

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/hub/4343728/support-for-business

 

Best regards,
Leon

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HidMov
Iron Contributor
Sep 29, 2019

Thanks Leon Laude 

 

Just had a look through the directory structure and can see quite a few files and folders with 'applic' in the name. I'll get a support ticket raised for MS to look at more closely; like I said it's not a game changer but could definitely cause some headaches down the line.

 

Cheers,

Mark

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    oberoon
    Copper Contributor
    Oct 19, 2019

    Hi

     

    we went into the absolutely same issue... Migrating files from sbs 2011 to server 2019... 

    Do you have found any solution for this issue??

     

    regards

    Oberoon

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      HidMov
      Iron Contributor
      Oct 20, 2019

      Hi oberoon 

       

      Not yet, but I must admit I've not looked into it as it's low down on my priority list at the moment. I did find that when I moved a second set files/folders from the same server to the same server Windows reports the correct data usage which is very strange. If I find any more information I'll let you know.


      Thanks,

      Mark

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        oberoon
        Copper Contributor
        Oct 21, 2019

        HidMov 

        Hi Mark 

        thanks! we will come back to you too,  if we find any solution. 

         

        Regards

        Simone 

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