An update is available that lets Windows XP-based DNS client computers accept packets of up to 64 KB (909390)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, when used with:
    • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
    • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1, when used with:
    • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
    • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

INTRODUCTION

An update is available for Domain Name System (DNS) client computers that are running Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 1 (SP1) or Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2). This update lets a DNS client computer accept packets of up to 64 KB (kilobytes) from a DNS server. Previously, the largest packet that a Windows XP-based DNS client computer could accept was 16 KB. However, some DNS servers can send packets of up to 64 KB. These DNS servers include servers that are running Berkeley Internet Name Domain (BIND) or Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1).

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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 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:

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.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must have Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or Service Pack 2 (SP2) installed.

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.
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatformSP requirementService branch
Dnsapi.dll5.1.2600.1760140,28813-Oct-200512:42x86SP1SP1QFE
Dnsrslvr.dll5.1.2600.176052,22413-Oct-200512:42x86SP1SP1QFE
Dnsapi.dll5.1.2600.2775148,48013-Oct-200512:34x86SP2SP2QFE
Dnsrslvr.dll5.1.2600.277545,56813-Oct-200512:34x86SP2SP2QFE

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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:7/26/2006
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