CAUSE
This problem occurs if you use the IIS 6 Metabase writer on a computer that is running one of the following operating systems:
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional 64-Bit Edition (Itanium)
Note Microsoft Windows XP Professional includes IIS 5.1. IIS 5.1 uses the Metabase.bin file to store IIS settings. However, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and Windows XP Professional 64-Bit Edition for Itanium-based systems includes IIS 6. IIS 6 uses the Metabase.xml file to store IIS settings. The IIS 6 Metabase writer on these operating systems incorrectly tries to back up the Metabase.bin file instead of the Metabase.xml file.
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 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.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites are required to install this hotfix.
Restart requirement
You do not have to restart the 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.Windows Server 2003, 32-bit editions
Date Time Version Size File name
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27-May-2005 02:28 6.0.3790.2454 21,504 Iisadmin.dll
Windows Server 2003 x64 editions
Date Time Version Size File name Platform
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27-May-2005 02:43 6.0.3790.2454 30,208 Iisadmin.dll x64
Windows Server 2003 Itanium-based Editions
Date Time Version Size File name Platform
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27-May-2005 02:43 6.0.3790.2454 63,488 Iisadmin.dll IA-64