SMSINST: Repackage Does Not Capture REG_MULTI_SZ Changes (174328)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Systems Management Server Installer 1.0
This article was previously published under Q174328

SYMPTOMS

Microsoft Systems Management Server Installer is unable to read or modify multi-string registry values. If a value is added or changed, only the first line of the multi-string data value is written.

CAUSE

Systems Management Server Installer currently does not have the capability to read or write complete multi-string registry values.

WORKAROUND

Use an external utility designed for editing multi-string registry values. Execution of such utilities can be accomplished within Systems Management Server Installer by using the Execute Program script item.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Systems Management Server Installer 1.0.

This is fixed in the latest publicly available version of Installer available on the Microsoft Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/smsmgmt/downloads/install.asp.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/14/2005
Keywords:kbBug kbusage KB174328
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