Windows Explorer randomly generates an access violation and closes when you refresh the wireless network list on a Windows Server 2003-based computer or on a Windows XP x64-based computer (920155)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition for Itanium-based Systems
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter x64 Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition

SYMPTOMS

Consider the following scenario. The computer is a Microsoft Windows Server 2003-based computer or a Microsoft Windows XP x64-based computer. In Windows Explorer, you click Refresh Network List in the Properties dialog box for the wireless network connection. In this scenario, Windows Explorer randomly generates an access violation and closes. This problem only occurs when the network adapter detects one or more hidden Service Set Identifiers (SSIDs) in the wireless network.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because of a bug in the Wzcdlg.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 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 install this hotfix, you must have Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1) installed on your computer.

Restart requirement

You must 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 Server 2003, Itanium-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatformSP requirementService branch
Wzcdlg.dll5.2.3790.27141,344,51231-May-200614:32IA-64SP1SP1QFE
Wwzcdlg.dll5.2.3790.2714389,63231-May-200614:32x86SP1WOW
Windows Server 2003, x64-based versions and Windows XP, x64-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatformSP requirementService branch
Wzcdlg.dll5.2.3790.2714942,08031-May-200614:32x64SP1SP1QFE
Wwzcdlg.dll5.2.3790.2714389,63231-May-200614:32x86SP1WOW
Windows Server 2003, x86-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Wzcdlg.dll5.2.3790.2714389,63201-Jun-200602:50x86

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

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


Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/23/2006
Keywords:kbWinServ2003preSP2fix kbBug kbfix kbQFE kbhotfixserver kbpubtypekc KB920155 kbAudITPRO