FIX: "Could not convert the data value due to reasons other than sign mismatch or overflow" error message when you use the ADSI OLE DB provider to retrieve I8 data type properties in Windows Server 2003 (887474)

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 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 versions

   Date         Time   Version       Size     File name
   -------------------------------------------------------
   03-Nov-2004  18:02  5.2.3790.229  194,048  Activeds.dll

Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems

   Date         Time   Version       Size     File name      Platform
   ------------------------------------------------------------------
   03-Nov-2004  18:04  5.2.3790.229  558,592  Activeds.dll   IA-64
   03-Nov-2004  18:02  5.2.3790.229  194,048  Wactiveds.dll  x86

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, click the following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

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

892098 FIX: You may receive the "Could not convert the data value due to reasons other than sign mismatch or overflow" error message when you use the ADSI OLE DB provider to retrieve I8 data type properties in Windows 2000 Server