WMI decoupled method provider does not return status in Windows Server 2003 (833558)

SYMPTOMS

When you have a client program that uses Microsoft Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) to create a decoupled method provider, and the decoupled provider tries to send an error code (HRESULT) from the IWbemServices::PutInstanceAsync method or the ExecMethodAsync method, the decoupled provider subsystem remaps the error to "Not Found" (0x80041002). This problem prevents the provider from reporting the actual error to the client. This problem does not affect the GetObjectAsync method or the CreateInstanceEnumAsync method.

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 any 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.

   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   17-Mar-2004  02:29  5.2.3790.142      416,256  Wmiprvsd.dll     
   17-Mar-2004  02:29  5.2.3790.142      206,848  Wmiprvse.exe

Note This fix does not correct the problem of returning __ExtendedStatus information from a decoupled provider. This fix only resolves the problem of returning the incorrect error code (HRESULT).

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about related decoupled provider fixes, click the following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

821234 WMI decoupled provider does not forward status

332207 WMI: Output parameters are not returned by decoupled method provider

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

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates