The modified date of the registry hive is updated on a Windows Server 2003-based computer (911835)



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

SYMPTOMS

On a Microsoft Windows Server 2003-based computer, you find that when you use a tool such as Registry Editor to load the registry hive, the modified date is updated. This update occurs when you unload the registry hive, even if you make no changes to the registry hive.

CAUSE

When you load the registry hive, the root cell of the registry hive is amended. Therefore, the modified date change is triggered.

RESOLUTION

Service pack information

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows Server 2003. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

889100 How to obtain the latest service pack for 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.

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 item in Control Panel.Microsoft Windows Server 2003, x86-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Ntkrnlmp.exe5.2.3790.4502,238,97606-Dec-200501:37Not Applicable
Ntkrnlpa.exe5.2.3790.4502,067,45606-Dec-200501:13x86
Ntkrpamp.exe5.2.3790.4502,112,00006-Dec-200501:14Not Applicable
Ntoskrnl.exe5.2.3790.4502,205,18406-Dec-200501:37x86
Srv.sys5.2.3790.324355,84004-May-200500:47x86
Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Itanium-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Ntkrnlmp.exe5.2.3790.4505,614,59205-Dec-200511:14IA-64
Srv.sys5.2.3790.324994,30404-May-200506:40IA-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 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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