You cannot load a remote LMHOSTS file in Windows Server 2003 (834395)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
SYMPTOMSYou may not be able to load an LMHOSTS file that is located on
a remote server. This LMHOSTS file loads in Microsoft Windows 2000 Server,
but does not load in Microsoft Windows Server 2003.CAUSEThis problem occurs because Windows Server 2003 does not correctly read the LMHOSTS file at logon if the file points to an IP address as a host name. When Windows
Server 2003 starts and loads a remote LMHOSTS file, it makes a null session
connection to an IP address. Windows Server 2003 truncates the host name when you use IP address-to-IP address mapping in the LMHOSTS file. The following
is an example of an LMHOSTS file that does not load successfully in Windows
Server 2003: # --- LMHOSTS for Network A
# --- define IP addresses to servers with LMHOSTS on Public share
10.0.0.1 10.0.0.1 #PRE
# --- use LMHOSTS from the first successful access
#BEGIN_ALTERNATE
#INCLUDE \\10.0.0.1\Public\Network\Lmhosts.lab
#END_ALTERNATE
The following is an example of an LMHOSTS file that loads
successfully in Windows Server 2003: # --- LMHOSTS for Network A
# --- define IP addresses to servers with LMHOSTS on Public share
10.0.0.1 ServerName #PRE
# --- use LMHOSTS from the first successful access
#BEGIN_ALTERNATE
#INCLUDE \\ServerName\Public\Network\Lmhosts.lab
#END_ALTERNATE
RESOLUTIONHotfix informationA supported hotfix is now
available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that
is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing
this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore,
if you are not severely affected by this problem, Microsoft recommends that you
wait for the next Windows Server 2003 service pack that contains this
hotfix. To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site: Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question. PrerequisitesNo prerequisites are required. Restart requirementYou do not have to restart your computer after you apply this
hotfix. Hotfix replacement informationThis hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes. File information The English version of this hotfix has the file
attributes (or later) that are listed in the following table. The dates and
times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you
view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the
difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab
in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.
Date Time Version Size File name
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06-Jan-2004 00:40 5.2.3790.116 195,584 Netbt.sys x86
06-Jan-2004 00:39 5.2.3790.116 534,528 Netbt.sys IA-64
WORKAROUNDTo work around this problem, use a computer name instead of
an IP address in the LMHOSTS file.STATUSMicrosoft
has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed
in the "Applies to" section of this article.
Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 10/27/2005 |
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Keywords: | kbHotfixServer kbQFE kbBug kbfix kbQFE kbWinServ2003preSP1fix KB834395 kbAudITPRO |
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