Firewall program exceptions that are more than 260 characters cannot be configured by using Group Policy on a Windows XP Professional SP2-based computer (911013)


The information in this article applies to:

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

SYMPTOMS

On a Microsoft Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2 (SP2)-based computer, you use Group Policy to configure Windows Firewall settings. You use the Windows Firewall component that is available in the system administrative template to define firewall program exceptions. However, the firewall program exceptions that are more than 260 characters cannot be configured by using Group Policy.

Note You can define firewall program exceptions that are more than 260 characters by using the Windows Firewall program interface.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because of incorrect code in the Gptext.dll 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 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

There are no prerequisites.

Restart requirement

You 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.
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Gptext.dll5.1.2600.2807199,16807-Dec-200502:53x86

MORE INFORMATION

To locate the Windows Firewall component that is used to configure firewall program exceptions, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, click Run, type gpedit.msc, and then click OK.
  2. Under Computer Configuration, expand Administrative Templates.
  3. Under Administrative Templates, expand Network, and then expand Network Connections.
  4. Under Network Connections, expand Windows Firewall, and then click Domain Profile.
  5. Locate the Windows Firewall: Define program exceptions item.
For more information, 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
Keywords:kbQFE kbHotfixServer kbWinXPsp2fix kbBug kbfix kbpubtypekc KB911013 kbAudEndUser kbAudITPRO
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