The data that the QueryDosDeviceA function returns is truncated in Windows Server 2003 (872965)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 64-Bit Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition

SYMPTOMS

The data that the QueryDosDeviceA function returns is truncated.

CAUSE

This issue occurs if the following conditions are true:
  • The QueryDosDeviceA function that contains NULL as the lpDeviceName parameter is called on a computer that contains more than 32 KB of the MS-DOS-based devices' ASCII characters.
  • The DefineDosDevice function defines the MS-DOS-based devices.

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 Microsoft 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.

Restart requirement

You must 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 file attributes) 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. Windows Server 2003 32-bit editions
   Date         Time   Version           Size     File name        Platform
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------
   24-Aug-2004  20:21  5.2.3790.206      988,672  Kernel32.dll     x86
   24-Aug-2004  20:21  5.2.3790.196      222,208  Termsrv.dll      x86
   24-Aug-2004  20:21  5.2.3790.193      52,224   Winsta.dll       x86
Windows Server 2003 64-bit edition
   Date         Time   Version         Size       File name        Platform
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------
   24-Aug-2004  07:47  5.2.3790.206    1,850,880  Kernel32.dll     IA-64
   24-Aug-2004  07:47  5.2.3790.196    621,568    Termsrv.dll      IA-64
   24-Aug-2004  07:47  5.2.3790.193    141,824    Winsta.dll       IA-64
   24-Aug-2004  07:51  5.2.3790.206    934,912    Wkernel32.dll    x86
   24-Aug-2004  07:51  5.2.3790.193    52,224     Wwinsta.dll      x86

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

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


Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/1/2006
Keywords:kbQFE kbHotfixServer kbBug kbfix kbWinServ2003preSP1fix KB872965 kbAudITPRO