> I have a client running FB 1.5.3 SS on a Windows Server 2003. Very
> often when a user tries connecting (tcp/ip) the server returns the
> following error;
>
> ISC ERROR CODE:335544373
>
> ISC ERROR MESSAGE:
> operating system directive CreateFile failed
> Access is denied.
>
> I can't imagine what file the server need to create upon client
> connections. Even if a user is already connected another user can get
> the error.

Perhaps to create temporary files for sorting and all?

Check the "temp" folder settings in Firebird.conf and make sure
the server process has access to these folders.

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