SYMPTOMS
When you try to open a stand-alone Microsoft Distributed File System (DFS) root that is located on a Windows Server 2003-based server, you may receive the following error message:
Internet Explorer cannot open the webfolder, would you like the default view instead?
Note This symptom occurs if you try to open the DFS root as a Web folder.
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:
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.
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 Platform
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27-May-2004 10:32 5.2.3790.176 97,792 Dfs.sys IA-64
27-May-2004 10:32 5.2.3790.176 461,824 Dfssvc.exe IA-64
27-May-2004 19:29 5.2.3790.176 32,768 Dfs.sys x86
27-May-2004 19:29 5.2.3790.176 137,216 Dfssvc.exe x86