A WMI event notification query does not detect file permission changes in Windows XP (890558)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP2

SYMPTOMS

If you use a WMI event notification query to monitor file permission changes on a Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)-based computer, the WMI event notification query does not detect the file permission changes.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because the access mask of the change event object is empty.

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 XP 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

This hotfix requires Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2).

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.
   Date        Time  Version        Size       File name
   --------------------------------------------------------
   30-Nov-2004 00:28 5.1.2600.2572  1,351,680  Cimwin32.dll

STATUS

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

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about WMI event notification related issues in Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

892294 A WMI event notification query does not detect a user permissions change on Windows 2000 or Windows Server 2003

For additional information about the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates, 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 kbWinXPpreSP3fix kbfix kbbug KB890558 kbAudITPRO
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