SMS: List Items Dimmed with Custom MIF and Two Sets of Parentheses in Description Field (214951)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Systems Management Server 1.2 SP4

This article was previously published under Q214951

SYMPTOMS

If a custom Management Information Format (MIF) file is created using a set of parentheses within a set of parentheses in the description field drop-down list, the item may be dimmed and unavailable for selection.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the MIF Entry program is running on a Macintosh Centris 650 (M1205) client.

WORKAROUND

To work around this issue, remove the inner set of parentheses.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/14/2005
Keywords:kbBug kbClient kbConfig kbinterop kbInventory kbpending KB214951