SYSDIFF /INF Uses Decimal Format for REG_DWORD Values (197161)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q197161 SYMPTOMS
When you create an .inf file from a SYSDIFF package, registry values in the
package will be 0 after running the .inf file when the value in the .inf file
is bigger than 2147483647.
CAUSE
When a registry entry contained in a SNAP file is written to an .inf file
using the SYSDIFF /INF syntax, REG_DWORD values are written in decimal
form. For example, 0x80000010 is written as 2147483664.
When Setupapi.dll runs this .inf file, it checks whether decimal
REG_DWORD values exceed 2147483647 and writes 0 to the registry. SETUPAPI
checks the value because all decimal values are supposed to be signed
integers and, therefore, an overflow occurs.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows NT 4.0 or
the individual software update. For information on obtaining the
latest service pack, please go to:
For information on obtaining the individual software update, contact Microsoft
Product Support Services. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support
Services phone numbers and information on support costs, please go to the
following address on the World Wide Web:
STATUSMicrosoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Windows NT 4.0. This problem was first corrected in Windows NT version 4.0 Service Pack 5.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 9/23/2005 |
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