On a Windows Server 2003-based computer, the Dsget.exe tool incorrectly displays the sAMAccountName attribute of a group object in Active Directory if the attribute contains a percent sign

On a Microsoft Windows Server 2003-based computer, the Dsget.exe tool incorrectly displays the sAMAccountName attribute of a group object in the Active Directory directory service if the attribute contains a percent sign (%).

For example, you run the following command at a command prompt:In this example, you query the sAMAccountName attribute of a group1%group2%rw group object. The actual value of the sAMAccountName attribute is group1%group2%rw. However, you receive the following output:

This problem occurs because the Dsget.exe tool incorrectly handles strings that contain percent signs.

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: 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 Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1) or Windows Server 2003 SP2 installed on the computer.

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Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the 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 item in Control Panel.

Windows Server 2003 with SP1, x86-based versions

Windows Server 2003 with SP2, x86-based versions

Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Itanium-based versions

Windows Server 2003 with SP2, Itanium-based versions

Windows Server 2003, x64-based versions

Windows Server 2003 with SP2, x64-based versions

To work around this problem, remove any percent sign from the sAMAccountName attribute of the group object.

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

The Dsget.exe tool displays the specified attributes of an object in Active Directory. For more information about the Dsget.exe tool, visit the following Microsoft TechNet Web site: For more information about the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: