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Group Policy-installed applications are reinstalled when first you start them after each logon


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Symptoms

Consider the following scenario:
  • You're a domain user on a computer that's running Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, or Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1).
  • There are MSI packages for applications that are deployed through Group Policy in the domain or through Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager.
  • The domain users are configured to use roaming user profiles.
  • The domain has a Group Policy setting that is configured to remove cached copies of roaming profiles.
After you log on and try to start an application in this scenario, the application is reinstalled unexpectedly. For example, the first time that you try to start an application that was deployed by Group Policy or through System Center Configuration Manager, the application is reinstalled.

Note This problem occurs every time that you log on. This problem occurs even if the Leave Windows Installer and Group Policy Software Installation Data Group Policy setting is enabled.

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Cause

When the cached roaming profile is deleted, the user-specific data is deleted along with it.

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Resolution

To resolve this issue in Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2, install update 2919355.
To resolve this issue in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, install the hotfix that is described in this article.

Update information for Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2

For more information about how to obtain update 2919355, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
2919355 Windows RT 8.1, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server 2012 R2 Update April, 2014


Hotfix information for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft Support. 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, go to the following Microsoft website: 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 Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 installed.

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any 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 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 file information and notes

Important Windows 7 hotfixes and Windows Server 2008 R2 hotfixes are included in the same packages. However, hotfixes on the Hotfix Request page are listed under both operating systems. To request the hotfix package that applies to one or both operating systems, select the hotfix that is listed under "Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2" on the page. Always refer to the "Applies To" section in articles to determine the actual operating system that each hotfix applies to.
  • The files that apply to a specific product, SR_Level (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table.

    VersionProductSR_LevelService branch
    6.1.760
    1.
    22xxx
    Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2SP1LDR
  • GDR service branches contain only those fixes that are widely released to address widespread, extremely important issues. LDR service branches contain hotfixes in addition to widely released fixes.
  • The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and the MUM files (.mum) that are installed for each environment are listed separately in the "Additional file information for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2" section. MUM and MANIFEST files, and the associated security catalog (.cat) files, are extremely important to maintain the state of the updated components. The security catalog files, for which the attributes are not listed, are signed with a Microsoft digital signature.
For all supported x86-based versions of Windows 7
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Profprov.dll6.1.7601.2250028,67202-Nov-201301:08x86
Profsvc.dll6.1.7601.22500176,12802-Nov-201302:01x86
Profsvc.ptxmlNot Applicable64813-Jul-200920:36Not Applicable
Userprofilewmiprovider.mofNot Applicable10,70813-Jul-200920:36Not Applicable
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows 7 and of Windows Server 2008 R2
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Profprov.dll6.1.7601.2250033,79202-Nov-201302:55x64
Profsvc.dll6.1.7601.22500224,25602-Nov-201302:55x64
Profsvc.ptxmlNot Applicable64813-Jul-200920:29Not Applicable
Userprofilewmiprovider.mofNot Applicable10,70813-Jul-200920:29Not Applicable
For all supported IA-64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Profprov.dll6.1.7601.2250078,84802-Nov-201302:06IA-64
Profsvc.dll6.1.7601.22500479,74402-Nov-201302:06IA-64
Profsvc.ptxmlNot Applicable64813-Jul-200920:29Not Applicable
Userprofilewmiprovider.mofNot Applicable10,70813-Jul-200920:29Not Applicable

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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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Additional file information

Additional file information for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2

Additional files for all supported x86-based versions of Windows 7
File namePackage_1_for_kb2907831~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.1.1.0.mum
File versionNot Applicable
File size1,801
Date (UTC)04-Nov-2013
Time (UTC)16:28
PlatformNot Applicable
File namePackage_2_for_kb2907831~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.1.1.0.mum
File versionNot Applicable
File size1,803
Date (UTC)04-Nov-2013
Time (UTC)16:28
PlatformNot Applicable
File namePackage_for_kb2907831_sp1~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.1.1.0.mum
File versionNot Applicable
File size1,918
Date (UTC)04-Nov-2013
Time (UTC)16:29
PlatformNot Applicable
File nameX86_3df6e4b090532554e14bd91f8ac42a53_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.22500_none_0b70492cca2bae81.manifest
File versionNot Applicable
File size695
Date (UTC)04-Nov-2013
Time (UTC)16:28
PlatformNot Applicable
File nameX86_microsoft-windows-profsvc_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.22500_none_fe491439aa085fab.manifest
File versionNot Applicable
File size39,077
Date (UTC)02-Nov-2013
Time (UTC)02:28
PlatformNot Applicable
Additional files for all supported x64-based versions of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
File nameAmd64_537580e5d95e786c98b0e356ed0d30ad_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.22500_none_36e52308e11086cf.manifest
File versionNot Applicable
File size699
Date (UTC)04-Nov-2013
Time (UTC)16:29
PlatformNot Applicable
File nameAmd64_microsoft-windows-profsvc_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.22500_none_5a67afbd6265d0e1.manifest
File versionNot Applicable
File size39,081
Date (UTC)02-Nov-2013
Time (UTC)03:25
PlatformNot Applicable
File namePackage_1_for_kb2907831~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.1.1.0.mum
File versionNot Applicable
File size2,011
Date (UTC)04-Nov-2013
Time (UTC)16:29
PlatformNot Applicable
File namePackage_2_for_kb2907831~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.1.1.0.mum
File versionNot Applicable
File size1,813
Date (UTC)04-Nov-2013
Time (UTC)16:29
PlatformNot Applicable
File namePackage_for_kb2907831_sp1~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.1.1.0.mum
File versionNot Applicable
File size2,130
Date (UTC)04-Nov-2013
Time (UTC)16:29
PlatformNot Applicable
Additional files for all supported IA-64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2
File nameIa64_bd24f15c6eed02452f0481337fdf7351_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.22500_none_561c6ef85ac8be9b.manifest
File versionNot Applicable
File size697
Date (UTC)04-Nov-2013
Time (UTC)16:28
PlatformNot Applicable
File nameIa64_microsoft-windows-profsvc_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.22500_none_fe4ab82faa0668a7.manifest
File versionNot Applicable
File size39,079
Date (UTC)02-Nov-2013
Time (UTC)02:33
PlatformNot Applicable
File namePackage_1_for_kb2907831~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.1.1.0.mum
File versionNot Applicable
File size1,806
Date (UTC)04-Nov-2013
Time (UTC)16:28
PlatformNot Applicable
File namePackage_for_kb2907831_sp1~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.1.1.0.mum
File versionNot Applicable
File size1,446
Date (UTC)04-Nov-2013
Time (UTC)16:28
PlatformNot Applicable

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References

Learn about the terminology that Microsoft uses to describe software updates.

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Keywords: kbautohotfix, kbqfe, kbhotfixserver, kbfix, kbexpertiseinter, kbsurveynew, kbbug, kb

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Article Info
Article ID : 2907831
Revision : 1
Created on : 1/7/2017
Published on : 4/8/2014
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