CopyFileEx calling with the COPY_FILE_NOBUFFERING flag is no longer works; the computer CRASHES

Earlier this month, MS published KB3121255. One of the two issues he said to resolve: when you call the CopyFileEx function with the COPY_FILE_NO_BUFFERING option to copy files to a read-only Windows Server 2012 volume, Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) backup of the IP data server fails with an "ERROR_INVALID_PARAMETER" error message

I started running in CopyFileEx + COPY_FILE_NO_BUFFERING problems in the last days. It is part of a supercharged version of the Replace.exe I've been using and improve for years. Because I wanted to see where each file has been COPIED with success, I always turn off the COPY_FILE_NO_BUFFERING. I tried to use my code to replace it today, and as soon as he informed me that he copied, it blocks HARD. So I loaded into the debugger and instrumented to it like crazy, particularly emphasizing the CopyFileEx calls. These calls are pass on only one computer, although I also use replace software update on other Win 7 (32 & 64-bit) machines on my home network.

Of course, CopyFileEx is where it hangs. Allow me to set hanging for you (Replace is a console application):

  1. Call CopyFileEx with the COPY_FILE_NO_BUFFERING option (btw, my code tests the version of the OS to make sure that the option is supported before you use it).
  2. The deaths of the sytem STOPS; If I try to open an another command prompt, which weighs too much.
  3. Use Ctrl-Alt-pause to break into the debugger (running under VS 2012). She broke out and note that the system is in an impasse. Therefore an impasse that you are unable to force even a shutdown. VS works very well, and I see the stack of calls, variable in the sources of files, etc.. While I can close several applications, including VS, the app to replace launched by VS's not going anywhere. You must press the PC power button to do a forced stop, then walk back again.

I installed KB3121255 hoping it would cure the problem, but he did not. In an attempt to learn more about when and where it crashes, I then coded a CopyProgressRoutine() reminder for I can see a little more on what Windows was done before she suffocated and hooked hard. For those who are familiar with CopyProgressRoutines, I was able to see a single entry, advising me of the first stream. Not ready to copy data, all notifier recall a stream was found. As soon as I return from CopyProgressRoutine() to the BONE, it's on. An impasse & hung.

When I no longer use the COPY_FILE_NO_BUFFERING option, all this goes away. I'm tired and I have no more time for testing (almost 05:00 and I've been chasing this for the last hours 7 - when you have to restart several times it really drags things).

HEY MICROSOFT: I hope that someone is going to look on this. KB3121255 has NOT this problem in Windows 7!

Thank you...

-dennis

I'm running Windows 7 x 64 SP1. I have install all security updates as they come out and other optional as well (such as KB3121255). Here are a series of SYSTEMINFO, in case it's useful:

Host name: DENNIS
Name of the operating system: Microsoft Windows 7 Professional
OS version: 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1 Build 7601
OS manufacturer: Microsoft Corporation
OS configuration: Standalone Workstation
OS Build type: multiprocessor Free
Registered owner: dennis
Registered organization:
Product ID: 00371-177-6350957-85666
Original installation date: 27/04/2011, 20:52:36
Starting system: 12/04/2016, 03:51:11
Manufacturer: Lenovo
System model: IdeaCentre K330
Type of system: PC x 64
Processor (s): 1 processor installed.
[01]: Intel64 family 6 model 42 Stepping 7 GenuineIntel ~ 2584 Mhz
BIOS version: LENOVO DKKT18AUS, 15/02/2011
Windows directory: C:\windows
System directory: C:\windows\system32
Starting device: \Device\HarddiskVolume1
Local system: en - us; English (United States)
Input locale: en - us; English (United States)
Time zone: (UTC-08:00) Pacific (U.S. & Canada)
Total physical memory: 12 271 MB
Available physical memory: 8 899 MB
Virtual memory: Max size: 24 539 MB
Virtual memory: available: 20 715 MB
Virtual memory: in use: 3 824 MB
Office (s) swap file: C:\pagefile.sys
Area: HOME
Logon server: \\DENNIS
Corrections: 413 fixes installed.
[01]: KB2849697
[02]: KB2849696
[03]: KB2841134
[04]: KB2670838
[05]: KB2830477
[06]: KB2592687
[07]: KB971033
[08]: KB958559
[09]: KB2305420
[10]: KB2393802
[11]: KB2479943
[12]: KB2491683
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Network adapters: 1 card installed.
[01]: Intel 82579V Gigabit Network Connection
Connection name: local connection
DHCP enabled: Yes
DHCP server: 192.168.1.1
IP addresses
[01]: 192.168.1.221
[02]: fe80::a962:4d4c:1f37:afef
[03]: 2601:602:8f01:1900:5105:b4fb:7ace:c8cd
[04]: 2601:602:8f01:1900:a962:4d4c:1f37:afef

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