InstantForum.NET v2.9.0SQLServerCentralhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/notifications@sqlservercentral.comTue, 21 May 2013 03:07:41 GMT20http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1344860-391-1.aspxHi,I'm having the same problem as you described, SQL (LARGE snapshot) + win2008R2 sparse files, generating error 665.Did you ever found a solution for that?Theo EkelmansOrdina.nlThe NetherlandsTue, 02 Oct 2012 02:43:39 GMTTheo Ekelmanshttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1344860-391-1.aspx[quote][b]Grizzly Bear (8/14/2012)[/b][hr]I am getting this error : Operating system error 665(The requested operation could not be completed due to a file system limitation) encountered.Microsoft has this article http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2002606But that resolves problems for SQL Server 2008 on Windows 2008, but I am encountering this problem on Windows 2008 R2 /SQL Server 2008 R2 Should I still go ahead and apply those patches ?Anybody has had any experience on it ?[/quote]First, I agree with Steve.Second, to make easier for others to see what you were referencing in the MS KB.[url] http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2002606[/url]Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:53:16 GMTLynn Pettishttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1344860-391-1.aspxI would say no. Talk to MS. Patches are specific to versions and the R2 versions are completely separate versions.Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:38:50 GMTSteve Jones - SSC Editorhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1344860-391-1.aspxI am getting this error : Operating system error 665(The requested operation could not be completed due to a file system limitation) encountered.Microsoft has this article http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2002606But that resolves problems for SQL Server 2008 on Windows 2008, but I am encountering this problem on Windows 2008 R2 /SQL Server 2008 R2 Should I still go ahead and apply those patches ?Anybody has had any experience on it ?Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:28:22 GMTGrizzly Bear