Cannot Add Trusted Sites in Internet Explorer by Using Sysprep.exe (823616)

RESOLUTION

Hotfix Information

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Windows Server 2003 service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

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 usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required.

Restart Requirement

You do not have to restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix Replacement Information

This hotfix does not replace other hotfixes.

File Information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.

For x86-based platforms:

   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   ----------------------------------------------------------
   24-Jul-2003  18:28  5.2.3790.71       118,784  Sysprep.exe      
   30-Jul-2003  19:44  5.2.3790.71     1,012,224  Syssetup.dll     
   24-Jul-2003  17:30  (Advanced)            742  Minioc.inf
   24-Jul-2003  17:30  (Web)                 737  Minioc.inf
   24-Jul-2003  17:30  (DataCenter)          811  Minioc.inf
   24-Jul-2003  17:30  (Small Business)      750  Minioc.inf
   24-Jul-2003  17:30  (Standard)            740  Minioc.inf

For ia64-based platforms:

   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   24-Jul-2003  18:28  5.2.3790.71       269,312  Sysprep.exe      
   30-Jul-2003  19:45  5.2.3790.71     1,833,984  Syssetup.dll     
   30-Jul-2003  19:44  5.2.3790.71     1,012,224  Wsyssetup.dll    
   24-Jul-2003  17:31  (Advanced)            742  Minioc.inf
   24-Jul-2003  17:31  (DataCenter)          811  Minioc.inf
   24-Jul-2003  17:31  (Professional)        694  Minioc.inf

Note When you run the hotfix installation package, only Syssetup.dll (and Wsyssetup.dll for ia64 computers) and the applicable edition of Minioc.inf are installed. To obtain the updated Sysprep.exe file from the package, run the installation package with the -x switch to extract the contents to a selected folder.

MORE INFORMATION

The Windows Server 2003 OEM Preinstallation Kit (OPK) documents a new section in Unattend.txt that is named [IEHardening]. You can use this section to automatically add URLs to both the Trusted sites zone and the Local intranet zone. With the Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration feature turned on, sites can be automatically added to these zones during Setup only by using the Unattend.txt file to run an unattended setup.

With this hotfix installed and with IEHardening functionality enabled, you can add trusted sites through Sysprep by following these steps:

Add the following sections and entries to your Sysprep.inf file:
[Components]
IEHardenUser = ON
IEHardenAdmin = ON

[IEHardening]
TrustedSites = some URL[; some other URL]...
LocalIntranetSites = some URL[; some other URL]...
Run Sysprep in Factory mode (by using the -factory switch) to process the Winbom.ini file with these settings (together with any other directives that are specified on the Sysprep command line and in the Winbom.ini file).

Previously, there was no method to add trusted sites during a factory preinstallation by using Sysprep.exe and Sysprep.inf.

The Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration feature configures several security settings that define how you access Internet and intranet Web sites. This configuration also helps to reduce the exposure of your server to Web sites that may pose a security risk. To log on to a Web site that requires Internet Explorer functionality that is disabled by the Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration feature, add that Web site to the Trusted sites zone in Internet Explorer.

For more information about Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration, see the Internet Explorer "Enhanced Security Configuration" Help topic. To do this on a Windows Server 2003-based computer, follow these steps:

Start Internet Explorer.
On the Help menu, click Enhanced Security Configuration.

For additional information about the Enhanced Security Configuration, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

815141 Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration Changes the Browsing Experience