FIX: You may receive a "The server is unwilling to process the request" error message when you try to programmatically add an Active Directory Application Mode (ADAM) SID in Windows XP Professional (896354)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional

SYMPTOMS

On a Microsoft Windows XP Professional-based computer, when you try to programmatically add an Active Directory Application Mode (ADAM) unique security ID (SID) to an ADAM access control entry (ACE), you may receive the following error message:
The server is unwilling to process the request. 0x80072035
Note This problem does not occur on a Microsoft Windows Server 2003-based computer.

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 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 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

You must have Windows XP with Service Pack 1 (SP1) or Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) installed before you apply this hotfix.

Restart requirement

You must restart the 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.
Microsoft Windows XP Professional, x86-based versions with Service Pack 1
   Date         Time   Version        Size     File name
   --------------------------------------------------------
   13-Apr-2005  17:12  5.1.2600.1664  183,808  Activeds.dll     
Microsoft Windows XP Professional, x86-based versions with Service Pack 2
   Date         Time   Version        Size     File name
   --------------------------------------------------------
   13-Apr-2005  17:00  5.1.2600.2653  193,536  Activeds.dll     
Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Itanium-based versions with Service Pack 1
   Date         Time   Version        Size     File name
   --------------------------------------------------------
   13-Apr-2005  02:12  5.1.2600.1664  617,984  Activeds.dll     

STATUS

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

MORE INFORMATION

For more 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:7/26/2006
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