RESOLUTION
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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.
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
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28-Sep-2004 21:41 5.2.3790.219 1,815,040 Win32k.sys
28-Sep-2004 22:02 5.2.3790.219 292,352 Winsrv.dll
Windows Server 2003, 64-bit editions
Date Time Version Size File name
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28-Sep-2004 20:10 5.2.3790.219 4,957,696 Win32k.sys
28-Sep-2004 22:01 5.2.3790.219 765,952 Winsrv.dll
How to add the CursorBlinkEnable registry entry to enable cursor blinking
After you install the hotfix, you can enable cursor blinking. To do this, add the CursorBlinkEnable registry entry to the following registry sub-key, and then set the registry entry to 1:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server
To enable cursor blinking, follow these steps:
- Click Start, click Run, type regedit in the Open box, and then click OK.
- Locate, and then click the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server
- On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click String Value.
- Type CursorBlinkEnable, and then press ENTER.
- Right-click CursorBlinkEnable, and then click Modify.
- Type 1 in the Value data box, and then click OK.
- Quit Registry Editor.