[Solved] Samba Sparse File/Strict Allocat prob with smb.conf

Hey Folks,

I'm new to Linux and OMV, so be gentle with me

The problem seems simple enough. I'm trying to back up my Win7 HomePrem PC onto a VHD file stored on a share on my OMV box.
I have a script that auto-mounts the VHD file as a drive letter, and the backup then kicks off as planned.

All worked fine until yesterday. I noticed the file would not mount, and gave the known error "The version does not support this version of the file format'.
This error is a known fault, and fixable by setting the option 'strict allocate' to Yes in the smb.conf.
Problem was, I had set this option. But when I checked my /etc/samba/smb.conf, the option had disappeared.

I re-entered the option, and disabled/enabled the SMB/CIFS service in OMV Web ui (It's the only way I know how!!)
The option disappeared again from the smb.conf.

I've since tried various different options, reboots etc, but no effect.

So - am I doing something wrong here, or is it by design this option is not settable? Or am I missing something here?

Thanks for any help!!

Global section of the smb.conf. Also tried setting it on the particular share section on the smb.conf.
How - using nano smb.conf from a console session.

Thanks guys

Seems to have fixed the problem for new .VHD files, but the old .VHD file still won't mount (Same error message)

I'm guessing that I'll have to delete the Backup drive VHD file and start again?

Yep - seems to have fixed the problems

Thanks again folks.