RESOLUTION
A supported fix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Apply it only to computers that are experiencing this specific problem. This fix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Systems Management Server service pack that contains this hotfix.
To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the fix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone 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 typical support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.
The English version of this fix should have the following file attributes or later:
Date Time Version Size File name Platform
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08/26/99 5:03pm 376,896 BASE3.DLL Intel
08/26/99 5:05pm 98,096 PREINST.EXE Intel
08/26/99 5:05pm 640,272 BASE3.DLL Alpha
08/26/99 5:07pm 170,256 PREINST.EXE Alpha
NOTE: Due to file dependencies, the most recent hotfix or feature that contains the above files may also contain additional files. To apply this hotfix, stop the SMS Services on the site server and replace the existing Base3.dll and Preinst.exe files in the appropriate platform folder, and then restart the SMS Services.