You receive an error message if you try to sign a .cab file in Windows 2000 SP4 or in Windows Server 2003 (835731)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 64-Bit Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP4
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4

SYMPTOMS

If you use the SIGNCODE utility in Microsoft Visual Studio or the Microsoft .Net Framework Software Development Kit (SDK) to sign a .cab file for a program for a Windows Mobile-based Smartphone, you may receive an error message that is similar to the following error message:
Error 8007000b
Note You receive this error message if your operating system is Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 (SP4).

RESOLUTION

Hotfix Information

A 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, we recommend 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.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required.

Restart Requirement

You must restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix Replacement Information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File Information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) 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. Windows Server 2003, 32-bit versions
   Date         Time   Version           Size     File name
   -----------------------------------------------------------
   17-Feb-2004  17:49  5.131.3790.131    129,536  Initpki.dll
   17-Feb-2004  17:49  5.131.3790.131    165,376  Wintrust.dll
Windows Server 2003, 64-bit versions
   Date         Time   Version           Size     File name      Platform
   ----------------------------------------------------------------------
   17-Feb-2004  17:45  5.131.3790.131    147,456  Initpki.dll    IA-64
   17-Feb-2004  17:45  5.131.3790.131    462,336  Wintrust.dll   IA-64
   17-Feb-2004  17:49  5.131.3790.131    129,536  Winitpki.dll   x86
   17-Feb-2004  17:49  5.131.3790.131    165,376  Wwintrust.dll  x86

STATUS

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

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about how hotfix packages are named, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

816915 New file naming schema for Microsoft Windows software update packages

For additional information about the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates


Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/26/2005
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