Incorrect Analysis Information for Security Options in Security Configuration Editor (241719)

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Terminal Server Edition
Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 SP4
Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 SP5
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP4
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP5
Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0
Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0 SP4
Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0 SP5

This article was previously published under Q241719

SYMPTOMS

When you use Security Configuration Editor (SCE) to edit a security template on a computer running Windows NT 4.0 and you save and import the configuration, an analysis of some security options may appear as "Matched" when they are not.

The results of the analysis show that you have configured a security setting successfully when this is not the case. This situation occurs when you change the Legal Message text in the security template or other features in the local policy.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs because the Analysis program assumes that a match is configured when a registry key value for a configuration is missing.

RESOLUTION

Windows NT Server or Workstation 4.0

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows NT 4.0 or the individual software update. For information on obtaining the latest service pack, please go to:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/servicepacks/ -or-
152734how to obtain the latest windows nt 4.0 service pack

For information on obtaining the individual software update, contact Microsoft Product Support Services. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information on support costs, please go to the following address on the World Wide Web:

http://support.microsoft.com/directory/overview.asp

Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition. For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

152734 How to Obtain the Latest Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Windows NT 4.0 and Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition.

This problem was first corrected in Windows NT Server 4.0 Service Pack 6 and Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition Service Pack 6.

MORE INFORMATION

When you apply Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 6, the Analysis program considers any missing registry entries as "Not Configured" and reflects the status as "Mismatched."

For additional information about Microsoft Security Configuration tools, please visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/TechNet/win2000/win2ksrv/technote/securcon.asp

Modification Type:	Major	Last Reviewed:	5/14/2003
Keywords:	kbbug kbfix KB241719