You receive a "The permissions on <RegistryKeyName> are incorrectly ordered" error message when you view the permissions on a registry key in Windows XP (899182)



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 XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP1

SYMPTOMS

Consider the following scenario:
  1. On a computer that is running Microsoft Windows XP, you create a custom registry key.
  2. You run the Sysprep utility (Sysprep.exe).
  3. You create a new subkey under the custom registry key.
In this scenario, you receive the following error message when you view the permissions on the new subkey:
The permissions on RegistryKeyName are incorrectly ordered, which may cause entries to be ineffective. Press OK to continue and sort permissions correctly, or Cancel to reset the permissions.


You may also receive the following error message when you try to open the Security tab on the property of the files and folders:
The permissions on created file or folder name are incorrectly ordered, which may cause some entries to be ineffective. Press OK to continue and sort the permissions correctly, or Cancel to reset the permissions

RESOLUTION

Hotfix information

Microsoft Windows XP

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.

This hotfix prevents the problem that is mentioned in the "Symptoms" section. However, this hotfix cannot correct a problem that has already occurred.PrerequisitesNo prerequisites are required.Restart requirementYou do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.Hotfix replacement informationThis 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 XP, 32-bit versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Setupcl.exe5.1.2600.181824,57623-Mar-200601:49x86
Windows XP, x64-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Setupcl.exe5.2.3790.263435,32806-Feb-200616:08x64

Additional installation instructions

To complete installation of this hotfix, move the Setupcl.exe file to the Sysprep folder.

Microsoft Windows Server 2003

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 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: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.PrerequisitesNo prerequisites are required.Restart RequirementYou do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.Hotfix Replacement InformationThis 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, 32-bit versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Setupcl.exe5.2.3790.50725,08823-Mar-200602:10x86
Windows Server 2003, x64-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Setupcl.exe5.2.3790.263435,32806-Feb-200616:08x64
Windows Server 2003, Itanium-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Setupcl.exe5.2.3790.50779,36022-Mar-200610:15IA-64

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 the terminology that is used in this article, 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:7/24/2006
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