FIX: You receive an ERROR_INVALID_FUNCTION error when you try to call the PrepareTape function in the Windows Server 2003 Platform Software Development Kit (901103)

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:

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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

To apply this hotfix, you must have Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1) installed on the computer.

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, x86-based versions with Service Pack 1

   Date         Time   Version        Size   File name
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   14-Jul-2005  01:03  5.2.3790.2487  8,704  Ltotape.sys

Windows Server 2003, Itanium-based versions with Service Pack 1

   Date         Time   Version        Size    File name
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   13-Jul-2005  12:23  5.2.3790.2487  20,992  Ltotape.sys

Windows Server 2003, x64-based versions

   Date         Time   Version        Size    File name
   ------------------------------------------------------
   13-Jul-2005  12:24  5.2.3790.2487  10,752  Ltotape.sys

FIX: You receive an ERROR_INVALID_FUNCTION error when you try to call the PrepareTape function in the Windows Server 2003 Platform Software Development Kit (901103)

SYMPTOMS

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