Directory service command-line tools do not work correctly in Windows Server 2003 (890040)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems

SYMPTOMS

When you try to use directory service command-line tools to manage objects in the Active Directory directory service in Microsoft Windows Server 2003, the directory service command-line tools do not work.

CAUSE

This problem occurs when the distinguished names of the objects that you are trying to manage contain a slash mark.

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 do not have to 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 editions

Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
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23-Nov-2004  06:34  5.2.3790.234      144,896  Dsadd.exe        
23-Nov-2004  06:34  5.2.3790.234      219,136  Dsget.exe        
23-Nov-2004  06:34  5.2.3790.234      179,712  Dsmod.exe        
23-Nov-2004  06:34  5.2.3790.234       33,792  Dsmove.exe       
23-Nov-2004  06:34  5.2.3790.234      225,280  Dsquery.exe      
23-Nov-2004  06:34  5.2.3790.234       37,376  Dsrm.exe

Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems

Date         Time   Version            Size    File name	Platform
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23-Nov-2004  06:33  5.2.3790.234      239,104  Dsadd.exe        IA-64
23-Nov-2004  06:33  5.2.3790.234      333,824  Dsget.exe        IA-64
23-Nov-2004  06:33  5.2.3790.234      266,240  Dsmod.exe        IA-64
23-Nov-2004  06:33  5.2.3790.234       80,384  Dsmove.exe       IA-64
23-Nov-2004  06:33  5.2.3790.234      342,528  Dsquery.exe      IA-64
23-Nov-2004  06:33  5.2.3790.234       91,136  Dsrm.exe         IA-64

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, 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:6/1/2006
Keywords:kbQFE kbHotfixServer kbBug kbfix kbWinServ2003preSP1fix KB890040 kbAudITPRO