Article: Q285105
Product(s): Microsoft SourceSafe
Version(s): 5.0,6.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbDSupport kbGrpDSSSafe
Last Modified: 09-AUG-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Visual SourceSafe, 32-bit, for Windows versions 5.0, 6.0
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to archive a large project, an "Invalid Access Code" error may
occur.
CAUSE
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There is a maximum size for an archive file of 2 gigabytes (GB).
RESOLUTION
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Archive the projects in pieces, so that the archive file is less than 2 GB.
STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a bug in the Microsoft products listed at the
beginning of this article.
MORE INFORMATION
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Steps to Reproduce Behavior:
1. Archive a large database with the .ssa file greater than 2 GB.
2. After ssarc saves the files, the "Invalid Access Code" error occurs.
Additional query words:
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Keywords : kbDSupport kbGrpDSSSafe
Technology : kbSSafeSearch kbAudDeveloper kbSSafe600 kbSSafe500 kbSSafe32bitSearch
Version : :5.0,6.0
Issue type : kbbug
Solution Type : kbnofix
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