Group Policy setting that prevents use of the Internet Connection Firewall is not enforced in Windows XP or in Windows Server 2003 with SP1 (839551)

RESOLUTION

Windows XP

Service pack information

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows XP. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

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, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Windows XP 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 phone 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.

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 item in Control Panel.

   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   06-Apr-2004  06:42  5.1.2600.1513     675,840  Userenv.dll      x86
   06-Apr-2004  06:35  5.1.2600.1513   1,714,176  Userenv.dll      IA-64

Windows Server 2003

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.PrerequisitesYou must have Service Pack 1 installed to install this hotfix.. Restart requirementYou must restart your computer after install this hotfixHotfix replacement informationThis hotfix does not replace any other hotfix.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 item in Control Panel.

Windows Server 2003, x86-based versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform	SP requirement	Service branch
Windowsserver2003-kb839551-x86-enu.exe	1.0.0.0	716,528	17-Aug-2005	15:40	x86	None	Not Applicable
Userenv.dll	5.2.3790.2510	790,016	17-Aug-2005	15:12	x86	SP1	SP1QFE

Windows Server 2003, x64-based versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform	SP requirement	Service branch
Userenv.dll	5.2.3790.2510	1,069,568	17-Aug-2005	15:34	x64	SP1	SP1QFE
Wuserenv.dll	5.2.3790.2510	790,016	17-Aug-2005	15:34	x86	SP1	WOW

Windows Server 2003, Itanium-based versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform	SP requirement	Service branch
Windowsserver2003-kb839551-ia64-enu.exe	1.0.0.0	1,562,352	17-Aug-2005	15:39	x86	None	Not Applicable
Userenv.dll	5.2.3790.2510	1,564,672	17-Aug-2005	15:34	IA-64	SP1	SP1QFE
Wuserenv.dll	5.2.3790.2510	790,016	17-Aug-2005	15:34	x86	SP1	WOW