ECS: GeoDrive: Unable to upload (stab) some system files although "Do not exclude files with the SYSTEM file attribute" is enabled

Summary: GeoDrive is unable to upload (stab) some system files although "Do not exclude files with the SYSTEM file attribute" is enabled.

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Symptoms

Below option is enabled, however, some system files cannot be uploaded (stabbed).

GeoDrive -> Home -> Options -> General -> Do not exclude files with the SYSTEM file attribute.

Cause

This is by design.

Resolution

1: Attached documentation states that the following system files and directories are automatically excluded from uploading (stabbing).
   
Directories

System Volume Information
RECYCLER
$RECYCLE.BIN

Files

pagefile.sys
hiberfil.sys
desktop.ini
folder.jpg
folder.gif
thumbs.db
autorun.inf
autorun.inf.bat
autorun.inf.cmd
autorun.inf.exe
autorun.inf.com
autorun.inf.pif
autorun.inf.lnk
_$folder$

2: The documentation also states as follows

It is possible to tell GeoDrive to manage SYSTEM files (check out Options/General tab).
If you do change the state of this option, you need to perform a full recovery on the bucket
so GeoDrive can discover any additional files it needs to manage.

3: The statement can be misleading.
    The above directories and files are NOT being uploaded (stabbed) even if below option is enabled.

GeoDrive -> Home -> Options -> General -> Do not exclude files with the SYSTEM file attribute.

Affected Products

GeoDrive for Windows

Products

ECS, ECS Appliance, ECS Appliance Gen 1, ECS Appliance Gen 2, ECS Appliance Gen 3, ECS Appliance Hardware Gen3 EX300, ECS Appliance Hardware Gen3 EX3000, ECS Appliance Hardware Gen1 U-Series, ECS Appliance Hardware Gen1 C-Series , ECS Appliance Hardware Gen2 C-Series, ECS Appliance Hardware Gen2 D-Series, ECS Appliance Hardware Gen2 U-Series, ECS Appliance Hardware Gen3 EX500, ECS Appliance Hardware Gen3 EXF900, ECS Appliance Hardware Series, ECS Appliance Software with Encryption, ECS Appliance Software without Encryption ...
Article Properties
Article Number: 000188643
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 16 May 2025
Version:  3
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