SYMPTOMS
Consider the following scenario. You have a Microsoft Windows Server 2003-based Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. On the DHCP server, you have a DHCP scope that has 87 reservations. When you try to view the reservations on this scope, you may receive the following error message:
Snap-in Failed to Initialize
Also, when you use the DHCP management console to connect to the DHCP server, either locally or from another computer, the following error message is displayed in the right pane of the console:
The DHCP server you specified cannot be located. The DHCP server might be down, there might be network problems, or the DHCP service might not be installed. The error was: The parameter is incorrect.
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
To apply this hotfix, you must have Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1) installed on the computer.
Restart requirement
You must 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
Date Time Version Size File name
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21-Jul-2005 03:11 5.2.3790.2492 270,848 Dhcpssvc.dll
21-Jul-2005 00:42 5.2.3790.2492 32,256 Arpidfix.exe
Windows Server 2003, Itanium-based versions
Date Time Version Size File name Platform
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21-Jul-2005 01:14 5.2.3790.2492 732,672 Dhcpssvc.dll IA-64
21-Jul-2005 01:14 5.2.3790.2492 270,848 Wdhcpssvc.dll x86
21-Jul-2005 01:14 5.2.3790.2492 74,752 Arpidfix.exe IA-64
Windows Server 2003, x64-based versions
Date Time Version Size File name
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21-Jul-2005 01:14 5.2.3790.2492 432,128 Dhcpssvc.dll
21-Jul-2005 01:14 5.2.3790.2492 270,848 Wdhcpssvc.dll
21-Jul-2005 01:14 5.2.3790.2492 43,008 Arpidfix.exe