On a Windows Server 2003-based domain controller, the "Authentications in Error" performance counter of the FileReplicaSet performance object and of the FileReplicaConn performance object display incorrect values

Consider the following scenario. The File Replication Service (FRS) is running on a Microsoft Windows Server 2003-based domain controller. When you use System Monitor to collect performance data on the domain controller, the following performance counters display incorrect values:

• The Authentications in Error performance counter of the FileReplicaSet performance object
• The Authentications in Error performance counter of the FileReplicaConn performance object

In this scenario, the values of the performance counters may become very high. The values may range from several hundred to several thousand. The values may increase every five to ten minutes. This behavior occurs even though the FRS runs correctly, and no error events occur. Therefore, you cannot monitor the condition of the system by using these two performance counters.

This problem occurs because the FRS incorrectly maintains the values of the two counters.

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

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 must 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

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

This problem also occurs with Microsoft Windows 2000.

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