CLI_DOS /R Does Not Remove Extra Space in LOAD Line of WIN.ini (150496)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Systems Management Server 1.0
  • Microsoft Systems Management Server 1.1
This article was previously published under Q150496

SYMPTOMS

When you run Cli_Dos /R, the Smsrun16.exe file is removed from the Win.ini. However, if this file is in between two other files the extra space is not removed and an error message appears when you bring up Windows.

In other words, the following line: 
   load=fileA<space>smsrun16.exe<space>fileB
becomes this line when you run Cli_Dos/R: 
   load=fileA<space><space>fileB

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, you must manually delete the extra space.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Systems Management Server version 1.1. A fix to this problem is in development, but has not been fully regression-tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Technical Support for more information on the availability of this fix.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/14/2005
Keywords:kbbug kbfix KB150496
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