You cannot find domain objects by using the displayName attribute on a computer that is running Windows XP Professional (919692)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional

SYMPTOMS

When you try to use the Active Directory displayName attribute to search for a domain object on a computer that is running Microsoft Windows XP Professional, you cannot find the domain object.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because the Windows object picker does not use the displayName attribute to find domain objects.

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 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

You must be running Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition Service Pack 2 to install this hotfix.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart your 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 item in Control Panel.Windows XP Professional
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTime
Objsel.dll5.1.2600.2920286,20801-Jun-200618:34

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
To work around this problem, use any of the following Active Directory attributes to find domain objects:
  • sAMAccountName
  • userPrincipalName
  • name

MORE INFORMATION

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

For more information about Active Directory attributes, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

555638 Active Directory attributes in Windows 2000 and Windows 2003

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/26/2006
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