Can't save files to shared folder from apps

jrwilco1 · May 7, 2006

I noticed an odd problem when working in virtual XP on files that are stored on the Shared Folder. It seems that I cannot save files to the shared folder from applications. I can copy files over fine in explorer, but I cannot write anything in applications. I cannot even save files that I opened from the shared folder.

In word when I try and save file it gives me the error:
"The save failed due to out of memory or disk space."

However Visio gives a different error:
"An error (1587) occurred during the action Save. DOS Invalid Paremeter."

It does not appear to be a permissions problem. I can save, delete, etc., just fine from explorer. It just seems to only have problems saving from applications. Also, I should mention that I can save in "local" areas fine (i.e. the C: drive virtual disk).

Thanks,
Jeff

Andrew @ Parallels · May 7, 2006

Thanks - we will check this.

BeetleBug · May 30, 2006

Any Update on this?

I have the same problem and it is really upsetting the wife. She needs to use publisher and cannot save in XP. Is there a work around? I have tried to save to shared folder as well as my documents. I need a fix asap.

skimmilk · May 30, 2006

File Modified Date

Files written on the shared folder lose all their modified dates. This makes it a pain to use CVS or any other time-stamped file access application.

Rich White · May 31, 2006

I have the same problem with shared folders and dates. I went back to using OS X Samba sharing for now.

from my other post:

Whenever I copy a file from Windows 2000 to a shared folder, it's creation date becomes Wednesday, December 31, 1969 on OS X. Also, the modified date in OS X becomes the current date no matter what the original modified date was.

jonoslack · May 31, 2006

copying files from shared crashes xp

I've been trying to copy files from shared folders to the C:\ drive in xp, and xp simply disappears - and the virtual machine won't reload (it boots up and then shuts down), fortunately I had a copy!
Anyone have ideas about this?
kind regards
jono slack

Andrew @ Parallels · May 31, 2006

Check this issue in RC2 please! Many Shared Folders issues is already fixed there.

skimmilk · Jun 7, 2006

The modification date as far as I know is still there. i've uninstalled, then re-installed parallels tools and so forth but still the modification ates are stuck in 1969 which makes source control as well as cgywin VI act very poorly.

SteveS · Oct 5, 2006

I seem to have a problem with Word (which is about the only app I use in Parallels). I can save files for a while, but then I get a message that either the folder is write-protected or I don't have sufficient permissions. This is getting very irritating, as it's getting hard to keep up with which file is the most current. I've run compressor, and even reinstalled tools. If I reboot the VM, it works again, but then only for a while. I'll go to close up for the session, and then I have to mess around with not being able to access the folder on my shared drive. HELP.