Security permissions for a service are not correctly set when you use a Group Policy object to modify service settings on a Windows XP Service Pack 2-based computer (894794)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, when used with:
    • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
    • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

SYMPTOMS

Consider the following scenario.
  • You use the System Services settings to configure a service in a Group Policy object (GPO) on a Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)-based computer.
  • You select a service in the GPO and then view the service properties.
  • You click to select the Define this policy setting check box to configure the service.
  • The Security Permissions dialog box for the service appears when you define the policy settings.
  • The dialog box contains a predefined set of permissions.
  • You close the Security Permissions dialog box and then select a service startup mode.
  • You update the changes that are made to the GPO.
In this scenario, when you apply the GPO to Windows XP-based computers, some services may not start because of the predefined security settings.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because the security permissions that the GPO sets on the services are different from the permissions that currently are assigned to the Windows XP SP2-based computer on which the GPO was modified.

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 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   
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   02-Mar-2005  17:51  5.1.2600.2622     596,992  Wsecedit.dll

STATUS

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

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about 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 KB894794 kbAudITPRO
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