When you change group scopes by using a combination of the Dsquery command the Dsmod command, all the group types are changed to either distribution groups or security groups on a Windows Server 2003-based computer (898063)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 64-Bit Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 64-Bit Datacenter Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition for Itanium-based Systems
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems

SYMPTOMS

You change group scopes by using the following combination of the Dsquery command and the Dsmod command:

Dsquery group ObjectUnitName | Dsmod group -scope g

All the group types are changed to either distribution groups or security groups.

Also, you change group types by using the following combination of the Dsquery command and the Dsmod command:

Dsquery group ObjectUnitName | Dsmod group -secgrp yes

The group scope of the first group is copied to all the other groups that the Dsquery command returns.

CAUSE

This issue occurs because the Dsmod command only reads the current flags for the first group that the Dsquery command finds. Then, the Dsmod command copies the first group type or the first group scope to all subsequent groups.

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 Microsoft 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.

Restart requirement

If you are using the Dsmod command when you apply this hotfix, you must restart the computer.

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, Itanium-based versions
     Date         Time   Version            Size     File name    Platform
     ---------------------------------------------------------------------
     01-Jun-2005  11:38  5.2.3790.341       266,240  Dsmod.exe    IA-64
Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 (SP1), Itanium-based versions
     Date         Time   Version            Size     File name    Platform
     ---------------------------------------------------------------------
     01-Jun-2005  11:38  5.2.3790.2457      280,576  Dsmod.exe    IA-64
Microsoft Windows Server with 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
     Date         Time   Version            Size     File name
     ---------------------------------------------------------
     01-Jun-2005  11:38  5.2.3790.2457      231,424  Dsmod.exe
Windows Server 2003, x64-based versions
     Date         Time   Version            Size     File name
     ---------------------------------------------------------
     01-Jun-2005  23:56  5.2.3790.341       179,712  Dsmod.exe
Windows Server 2003 with SP1, x64-based versions
     Date         Time   Version            Size     File name
     ---------------------------------------------------------
     02-Jun-2005  00:47  5.2.3790.2457      181,760  Dsmod.exe

STATUS

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

REFERENCES

For more information, 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:7/26/2006
Keywords:kbBug kbfix kbHotfixServer kbQFE kbpubtypekc KB898063 kbAudITPRO
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