Removing DLS Removes Application Event Log Registry Keys (186053)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SNA Server 2.11 SP1
  • Microsoft SNA Server 2.11 SP2
  • Microsoft SNA Server 3.0
  • Microsoft SNA Server 3.0 SP1
  • Microsoft SNA Server 3.0 SP2
  • Microsoft SNA Server 3.0 SP3
This article was previously published under Q186053

SYMPTOMS

When you remove a Distributed Link Service from a computer running SNA Server 2.11 SP1 or SP2, or you remove a Distributed Link Service from a computer running SNA Server 3.0 (SP1, SP2, or SP3) that had been upgraded from 2.11 SP1 or SP2, the following registry key will have all its subkeys removed except for Network Control Panel: 
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\EventLog
   \Application

CAUSE

The SNA Server 2.11 Distributed Link Service .inf file, Snaremls.inf, inadvertantly removes the entire Application Event Log Registry Key when a Distributed Link Service is uninstalled.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SNA Server versions 2.11 SP1, 2.11 SP2, 3.0, 3.0 SP1, 3.0 SP2, and 3.0 SP3. A supported fix is now available, but has not been fully regression- tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Technical Support for more information.

MORE INFORMATION

This problem does not occur if a Distributed Link Service for SNA Server 3.0 (all SPs) is installed on a server that has not been upgraded from SNA Server 2.11.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/24/2004
Keywords:kbbug kbfix KB186053
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