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Resolving reparse point conflicts when performing file operations

  • US 9,244,932 B1
  • Filed: 01/28/2013
  • Issued: 01/26/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/28/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method comprising:

  • receiving a request to perform a file operation on a file, whereinthe file operation includes generation of a reparse point associated with the file;

    in response to receipt of the request, detecting a reparse point conflict, whereinthe detecting the reparse point conflict indicates that performing the file operation would cause existence of a plurality of reparse points associated with the file,the detecting is performed prior to performing the file operation, andthe plurality of reparse points comprises the reparse point and an existing reparse point associated with the file; and

    in response to the detection of the reparse point conflict, resolving the reparse point conflict.

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