Repository lookup may cause incorrect files to be copied during build (811279)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Embedded

SYMPTOMS

The configuration that you use to build an image may contain components that were included in Microsoft Windows XP Embedded updates that were released after Windows XP Embedded with Service Pack 1. When you build this image, incorrect files may be included, or files may be missing. This problem affects all hotfix packages that are released specifically for Windows XP Embedded with Service Pack 1, and does not affect any components or hotfix packages for Windows XP Embedded or any existing components for Windows XP Embedded with Service Pack 1.

CAUSE

There is a problem in the way that Windows XP Embedded with Service Pack 1 handles repository lookups. The incorrect repository may be searched for the required file resources. When the incorrect repository is searched, the files are reported missing, or the incorrect files are found and included.

RESOLUTION

You must have an update to the repository lookup to resolve this issue. A hotfix is available that incorporates this update and that includes a new repository object for future hotfix installations.

WORKAROUND

There is no workaround for this problem.

STATUS

A hotfix that resolves this problem is available. To download and install this hotfix, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/embedded/

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MORE INFORMATION

You must download this hotfix before you install any future hotfix package for Windows XP Embedded with Service Pack 1.

REFERENCES

For more information, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/embedded/

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Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:2/10/2004
Keywords:kbprb KB811279 kbAudDeveloper
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