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Hi,<br />
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I have the same problem with files on a Win2003 server.<br />
When files are copied to the server share (SMB) a ._ file<br />
is created. The ._ files often stay open after the copy has finished.<br />
If there is a fix or work around it would be great.
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Hi,

I have the same problem with files on a Win2003 server.
When files are copied to the server share (SMB) a ._ file
is created. The ._ files often stay open after the copy has finished.
If there is a fix or work around it would be great.

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I noticed that when my Macintosh users open files on our 2003 server many files starting with ._ stay open even after they are closed. &nbsp;<br />
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This even seems to prevent users from renaming folders and files. &nbsp;What can I do to fix this? Or is this normal with a windows file share and a Macintosh clients?
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I noticed that when my Macintosh users open files on our 2003 server many files starting with ._ stay open even after they are closed.  

This even seems to prevent users from renaming folders and files.  What can I do to fix this? Or is this normal with a windows file share and a Macintosh clients?

._Filenames stay open when Mac users access them

Apple devices including Macs, iPhones, iPods and iPad support standard wired and wireless networking technologies, but they also utilize custom applications and some special techniques for networking with each other and with non-Apple devices. Apple manufacturers the AirPort line of wireless networking products, and has its own networking protocols, AppleTalk and AFP (Apple Filing Protocol).