To resolve this behavior and to give Windows Server 2003-based member servers preference to become the master browser during a browser election, install the following update.
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. 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:
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Prerequisites
No prerequisites are required.
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) 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 tool in Control Panel.
Windows Server 2003
Date Time Version Size File name
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20-Jul-2004 02:20 5.2.3790.194 395,264 Mrxsmb.sys
20-Jul-2004 02:20 5.2.3790.194 158,208 Rdbss.sys
Windows Server 2003, 64-Bit Edition
Date Time Version Size File name
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20-Jul-2004 02:20 5.2.3790.194 1,123,328 Mrxsmb.sys
20-Jul-2004 02:20 5.2.3790.194 464,896 Rdbss.sys