You experience decreased performance of 1394 hard disk drive after you install hotfix 329256 (831584)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

SYMPTOMS

After you install the hotfix that is described in the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article, on a Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1(SP1)-based computer, you may experience decreased performance of both reading and writing, from or to a 1394 hard disk drive:

329256 FIX: Inconsistent gap count can cause 1394 devices to not enumerate

The performance of your 1394 hard disk drive may vary, depending on your 1394 devices and your Microsoft Windows environment.

CAUSE

The problem occurs because of an increase in the gap count for stable enumeration. This lowers the 1394 BUS utilization and affects the 1394 hard disk drive performance.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section of this article.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/22/2003
Keywords:kbnofix kbbug KB831584 kbAudEndUser