FIX: MSMQ Previously Used Obsolete Registry Function (268841)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
This article was previously published under Q268841

SYMPTOMS

Previously, Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) used an obsolete (and dangerous) mechanism to access current user information. MSMQ no longer uses the MQGetSecurityContext function but now uses the MQGetSecurityContextEx function.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows 2000. For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

260910 How to Obtain the Latest Windows 2000 Service Pack

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Microsoft Windows 2000. This problem was first corrected in Windows 2000 Service Pack 2.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/17/2003
Keywords:kbbug kbfix KB268841
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