RESOLUTION
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:
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.
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 XP, 32-bit versions
Date Time Version Size File name
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26-Mar-2005 01:36 5.1.2600.1653 168,064 Ndis.sys
26-Mar-2005 00:59 5.1.2600.1653 84,864 Nwlnkipx.sys
25-Feb-2005 03:53 6.1.22.4 371,936 Updspapi.dll
Windows XP, 64-bit version
Date Time Version Size File name Platform
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26-Mar-2005 01:21 5.1.2600.1653 579,328 Ndis.sys
25-Feb-2005 03:50 6.1.22.4 639,712 Updspapi.dll IA-64