To resolve this issue, install hotfix 2462352 on the affected computer. The installation of hotfix 2462352 updates the Windows Server 2003 DFSR protocol to be compatible with later Windows Server versions.
Hotfix information
A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem.
If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, submit a request to Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.
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Prerequisites
To apply this hotfix, you must be running Windows Server 2003 R2.
Restart requirement
You may have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.
Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix does not replace a previously released hotfix.
File information
The English (United States) version of this hotfix installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and the times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The dates and the times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time together with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and the times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.
Windows Server 2003 file information note
- In addition to the files that are listed in these tables, this hotfix also installs an associated security catalog file (KBnumber.cat) that is signed with a Microsoft digital signature.
For all supported x86-based versions of Windows Server 2003
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform | SP requirement | Service branch |
|---|
| W03a3409.dll | 5.2.3790.4715 | 44,544 | 09-Jul-2010 | 04:25 | x86 | SP2 | SP2QFE |
| Dfsr.exe | 5.2.3790.4799 | 1,715,200 | 18-Nov-2010 | 17:35 | x86 | SP2 | SP2QFE\IA |
| Dfsr.exe | 5.2.3790.4799 | 1,715,200 | 18-Nov-2010 | 17:35 | x86 | SP2 | SP2QFE\ID |
| Dfsr.exe | 5.2.3790.4799 | 1,715,200 | 18-Nov-2010 | 17:35 | x86 | SP2 | SP2QFE\IS |
| Update.ver | Not Applicable | 393 | 22-Nov-2010 | 10:52 | Not Applicable | None | Not Applicable |
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2003
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform | SP requirement | Service branch |
|---|
| Dfsr.exe | 5.2.3790.4799 | 3,614,208 | 22-Nov-2010 | 08:14 | x64 | SP2 | SP2QFE |
| W03a3409.dll | 5.2.3790.4715 | 45,056 | 22-Nov-2010 | 08:14 | x64 | SP2 | SP2QFE |
| Ww03a3409.dll | 5.2.3790.4715 | 44,544 | 22-Nov-2010 | 08:14 | x86 | SP2 | SP2QFE\WOW |
| Update.ver | Not Applicable | 300 | 22-Nov-2010 | 08:16 | Not Applicable | None | Not Applicable |
For all supported IA-64-based versions of Windows Server 2003
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform | SP requirement | Service branch |
|---|
| Dfsr.exe | 5.2.3790.4799 | 5,530,112 | 22-Nov-2010 | 08:13 | IA-64 | SP2 | SP2QFE |
| W03a3409.dll | 5.2.3790.4715 | 43,520 | 22-Nov-2010 | 08:13 | IA-64 | SP2 | SP2QFE |
| Ww03a3409.dll | 5.2.3790.4715 | 44,544 | 22-Nov-2010 | 08:13 | x86 | SP2 | SP2QFE\WOW |
| Update.ver | Not Applicable | 300 | 22-Nov-2010 | 08:16 | Not Applicable | None | Not Applicable |