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A hotfix package is available to add support for more "ManagementClass" classes in System Center Configuration Manager 2007

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Introduction

In Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007, the ManagementClass class for Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) is defined in the Managementclassdescriptions.xml file. This .xml file is in the following path:
<Drive>:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Configuration Manager\AdminUI\XmlStorage\ConsoleRoot
However, this .xml file cannot be changed and is not extendable.
 
After you install this hotfix package, you can add more ManagementClass classes for WMI. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. Create a folder named ManagementClasses in the following path:
    <Drive>:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Configuration Manager\AdminUI\XmlStorage\Extensions

  2. Create an .xml file that has the ManagementClassDescription data type and that defines any added ManagementClass classes.
  3. Add the .xml file to the ManagementClasses folder.

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More Information

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 the problem described in this article. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

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, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support
Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must have System Center Configuration Manager 2007 Service Pack 2 (SP2) installed. 

Restart requirement

You do not 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.
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Microsoft.configurationmanagement.managementprovider.dll4.0.6487.2156243,56001-Feb-201013:35x86

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Status

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

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More Information

For more information about software update terminology, 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, visit the following Microsoft website: 
General information for the "ManagementClassDescription" class

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Keywords: kbqfe, kbhotfixserver, kbautohotfix, kbsurveynew, kbexpertiseadvanced, kbfix, kb

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Article Info
Article ID : 2271736
Revision : 3
Created on : 9/20/2018
Published on : 9/21/2018
Exists online : False
Views : 241