In the patch below, do you have an example you tried where server without reparse point support that left a file/directory around after a failed attempt to create FIFO/SYMLINK or other special file via reparse point? [PATCH 18/62] cifs: Check if server supports reparse points before using them Do not attempt to query or create reparse point when server fs does not support it. This will prevent creating unusable empty object on the server. -- Thanks, Steve