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.
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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 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 tool in Control Panel.
Windows Server 2003, 32-bit editions
Date Time Version Size File name
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21-Oct-2004 15:51 5.2.3790.224 15,360 Mcd.sys
21-Oct-2004 15:51 5.2.3790.224 20,480 Tape.sys
Windows Server 2003, 64-bit edition
Date Time Version Size File name
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21-Oct-2004 16:51 5.2.3790.224 38,400 Mcd.sys
21-Oct-2004 16:51 5.2.3790.224 55,808 Tape.sys
Add the Persistence registry entry after you install the hotfix
Warning Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly by using Registry Editor or by using another method. These problems might require that you reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that these problems can be solved. Modify the registry at your own risk.
To enable this hotfix after you install it, add the Persistence registry entry to the following registry subkey, and then set the registry entry to 1:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Tape
When you set the Persistence registry entry to 1, symbolic names that are used by the Plug and Play feature in Windows Server 2003 are persistent. If you set the Persistence registry entry to 0 (zero), or if you remove the Persistence registry entry, symbolic names are not persistent.
To enable the hotfix, follow these steps:
- Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK.
- Locate and then click the following registry subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Tape
- On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.
- Type Persistence, and then press ENTER.
- Right-click the Persistence registry entry, and then click Modify.
- Type 1 in the Value data box, and then click OK.
- Quit Registry Editor.
- Restart the computer.