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Tracking ID 700-36: CFSA Issues When Using Command Prompt to Move Files into a Sync Folder

The Client File System Agent (CFSA) can apply policy when a user moves files and folders to targets such as removable devices and sync folders using Command Prompt. But the note the following issues:

Windows 7 or earlier

On a system running Windows 7 or earlier, when the user runs a 'move' command to:

• Move files, the CFSA actually copies the files to the target. This is by design to prevent accidental deletion of the file if CA DataMinder triggers fire.
• Move a folder, the CFSA blocks the move operation to prevent a possible data leak (that is, the folder may contain files which are not permitted to be on the target device or sync folder).

  In this case, we recommend that users run a 'copy' command instead of a 'move' command, or that they use Windows Explorer to move the folder.

Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012

On a system running Windows 8 or Windows Server 2012, when the user runs a 'move' command to:

• Move files, there is a risk that the CFSA deletes the files.
• Move a folder, there is a risk of a data leak. That is, the CFSA permits the folder to be moved even though it may contain files which are not permitted to be ion the target device or sync folder.

In both cases, we recommend that users run a 'copy' command instead of a 'move' command, or that they use Windows Explorer to move the files or folder.