The DhcpRequestParams function does not work correctly on a computer that is running Windows XP Service Pack 2 (895246)

SYMPTOMS

Consider the following scenario.

Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) is running on your computer.
Windows XP hotfix 885270 is installed on your computer.
You use a program that calls the DhcpRequestParams function to retrieve data from a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server.

In this scenario, the DhcpRequestParams function returns no data and returns no error message.

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 replaces hotfix 885270.

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
   --------------------------------------------------------
   12-Mar-2005  01:01  5.1.2600.2629  111,104  Dhcpcsvc.dll

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about the DhcpRequestParams function, visit the following MSDN Web site:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/en-us/dhcp/dhcp/dhcprequestparams.asp

For more information about other issues that are related to the DhcpRequestParams function in Windows XP Service Pack 2, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

885270 A program that calls the DhcpRequestParams function may not work correctly on your Windows XP Service Pack 2-based computer

For more 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