Mac Computers are not auto locking files on a windows file server casuing duplication and coruption any ideas?
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I'm not sure if I completely understand your question, but it sounds like want to either overwrite (replace) existing files you save to the file server, if the file on your computer is newer then the one already there. And basically not do anything with files already on the server that are exactly the same (file name, size, and date) as the ones on your computer.\nIf this is the case, then it should be the permissions of the folder that you're saving to on the server. Keep in mind if you're saving files to a folder inside a folder on the server, then the parent folder will typically be the only folder you can change the permissions on for all files and folders in it.\nTo change this you'll need to login on the server, you'll need Administrative rights and you'll have to physically be at the server, or logged in using a remote desktop client. Open the folder that contains the folder that you are trying to save files to across the network. Right click on the folder your trying to save to, left click on Properties in the drop down menu. A new window will open, at the top find the Sharing tab, then click on the Permissions button. In order to prevent duplicates of the same files being created you'll have to grant write/overwrite permission to each user independently or to a group. You need to uncheck the option at the bottom that inherent permissions from the parent folder, though this doesn't always work the way it seems like it should.\nHope this helps, if not, I'm sorry I was taking a shot LOL. Feel free to ask if you have any questions.\n\n***Revised Answer***\n\nI wont lie, I don't get much time with Mac's, but on the up side I understand your question now. \nOn the down side the only thing I can think of is to set up a cron job to get rid of them every once in a while. Since Mac's only create a ._ duplicate file when they modify/create a file. Let me know if this helps any.
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Make sure your hard drive is formatted with the FAT-32 system.  Check the file name.  If it begins with a period, it will be hidden.\n\nAlso, check to see what type of extension the image has.  Mac OS X is tought to ignore some file types, mainly for it's HFS formatting.  I can't think of any case in which this would happen, but it's worth a shot.  Open Terminal and type:\n\ndefaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles TRUE\nkillall Finder\n\nThat will show all of the hidden files.  If your image appears here, you may have to go back to your PC and resave them to a standard format\n\nJust retype the stuff in the Terminal, except put FALSE instead of TRUE
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Not necessarily. Disable sharing your drives, and turn on the firewall if you're using Windows XP
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"is this for certain that this will not delete any of my files?"\n\nDo a backup just in case.  I backup my files every month to be on the safe side.
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What you are referring to is a RAID\n\nYou have a few possibilities:\nRAID 0 Data is writted to both drives at the same time but both drives. If one fails they both fail.\n\nRAID 1 the drive are "mirrored" if one fails the other retains the data.
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I'm not totally sure if this will solve your problem, but try disabling simple file sharing.\n\nHere's how:\n1.   Open My Computer from the Start Menu or Windows XP Desktop. A new My Computer window will appear.\n\n2.   Open the Tools menu and choose the "Folder Options..." option from this menu. A new Folder Options window will appear.\n\n3.   Click on the View tab and locate the "Use Simple File Sharing (Recommended)" checkbox in the list of Advanced Settings.\n\n4.   To enable Simple File Sharing, ensure this checkbox is checked. To disable Simple File Sharing, ensure this checkbox is not checked. Click inside the checkbox to alternately enable and disable the option.\n\n5.   Click OK to close the Folder Options window. The settings for Simple File Sharing are now updated; no computer reboot is required.
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Folder Lock seems to be a good program for this.
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My first answer is, reboot.  Sometimes that's enough to take care of those sorts of problems.  If that doesn't work, open "My Computer" and go to the folder where you've saved it.  Find "Folder Options" in the menus--if you're using Windows XP, go to Tools->View Folder Options.  Then click on the "View" tab.  From there, look through the options until you find "Show Hidden Files and Folders", or something similar.\n\nOnce you can see hidden files, have another look at that directory and see if you've got some hidden files there.  Nine chances out of ten you do.  Look for files that have a name very close to the name you saved the file as and that are hidden files.  Go ahead and delete those ones.  DON'T DELETE THE ORIGINAL, NON-HIDDEN FILE.  If you're not sure, make a copy of the folder before you try it.  Once you delete the hidden locking files, you should be good to go.
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There are many file splitter software, which will do the work for you.\nSearch the interner for the software\n\nFor the software you can download in \nwww.download.com\n\nHope the problem is solved
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sad to say, but you have essentially shot yourself in the foot by buying a Mac if you are the only Mac user on your work's business network ... check with the system administrator, since he is providing the Mac support, he should know how to resolve your issue.  ... Buying a system that handicaps you at work is one quick way of making yourself expendable, not recommended and it wont endear you to anyone that has to share files with you or support your O/S when everyone else is using PC's
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What is the folder for??  If it is one you created on the local drive, it should stay as read only.  If it is a folder that some sort of software application created, the software application may prevent it from being changed.\n\nIf your on a client/server network, the administration may have overided it so it cannot be changed or you do not have the rights to change it.\n\nMany things could cause this, but not for sure without knowing what the folder is and your setup.
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Go to My Computer>C:&#92;>Documents and Settings>All Users>Start Menu>Programs. Then delete the duplicate folders, but make sure you don't delete anything that is important for the program to operate.
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I had this once and it was a virus. I don't remember the name though. It was a pretty easy fix once I found out what it was.  Look it up on the MacAffee site.
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We have iMacs, and the AIM for Mac has an option in the Preferences, where you can choose to have it save the logs, AND you can password protect access to the logs - that's how I keep tabs on what my son is really up to!  And thankfully, it's nothing too bad.
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my folders refresh only if I close them and then open or if I press F5 key
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You need a Firewall and some good Anti Virus software, don't enable file sharing in explorer, be warry of email attachments, scripts, IM file sharing, downloading music torrents etc., installing stuff from a web site, don't install a ftp, telnet, or web server, yada yada...  This is a never ending rabit hole by the way.  \n\nAnother foolproof method is to turn off your computer, or disconnect it physically from the network when you are not using it.\n\nAlso easier and probably more useful idea is to switch to the Mac platform for your productivity general internet uses.
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Check to see if you have any mapped drives. Even though you are using Internet Explorer, a failed mapped drive in File Explorer can cause everything to hang whilst it searches for the path. \n\nFile Explorer - Tools - Disconnect Network Drive