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When you restart a computer that is running Windows Vista SP1 or Windows Server 2008 and that has multiple processors installed, the computer may stop responding at the Windows Start screen


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Symptoms

Consider the following scenario:
You have a computer that is running Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) or Windows Server 2008.
The computer has multiple processors installed.
You restart the computer.
In this scenario, the computer may stop responding at the Windows Start screen.

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Resolution

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 Vista SP1 or Windows Server 2008 installed.

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 Vista Service Pack 1 or Windows Server 2008, x86 version
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Package_1_for_kb952629~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,79908-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_2_for_kb952629~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,96608-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_3_for_kb952629~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,80408-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_4_for_kb952629~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,80408-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_5_for_kb952629~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,80408-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_6_for_kb952629~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,80008-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952629_client_0~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,42608-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952629_client_1~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,36708-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952629_client~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,71308-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952629_sc_0~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,42108-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952629_sc~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,42308-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952629_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,42508-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952629_server~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,43108-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952629_winpesrv_0~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,42208-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952629_winpesrv~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,43008-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952629_winpe_0~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,42008-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952629_winpe~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,42408-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Update.mumNot Applicable3,57108-May-200817:53Not Applicable
X86_hal.inf_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20831_none_01a000bc23fddcba.manifestNot Applicable2,24408-May-200817:56Not Applicable
X86_hal.inf_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22175_none_035efef4214145a4.manifestNot Applicable2,24408-May-200817:56Not Applicable
Halacpi.dll6.0.6000.20831137,27208-May-200805:24x86
Halmacpi.dll6.0.6000.20831163,38408-May-200805:24x86
Halacpi.dll6.0.6001.22175141,88008-May-200805:24x86
Halmacpi.dll6.0.6001.22175177,20808-May-200805:24x86
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 or Windows Server 2008, x64 version
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Amd64_hal.inf_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20831_none_5dbe9c3fdc5b4df0.manifestNot Applicable1,65608-May-200817:59Not Applicable
Amd64_hal.inf_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22175_none_5f7d9a77d99eb6da.manifestNot Applicable1,65608-May-200817:59Not Applicable
Package_1_for_kb952629~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,80908-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_2_for_kb952629~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,97808-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_3_for_kb952629~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,81408-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_4_for_kb952629~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,81408-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_5_for_kb952629~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,81408-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_6_for_kb952629~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,81008-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952629_client_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,43408-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952629_client_1~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,37508-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952629_client~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,72308-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952629_sc_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,42908-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952629_sc~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,43108-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952629_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,43308-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952629_server~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,43908-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952629_winpesrv_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,43008-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952629_winpesrv~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,43808-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952629_winpe_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,42808-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952629_winpe~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,43208-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Update.mumNot Applicable3,59708-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Hal.dll6.0.6000.20831272,44008-May-200805:31x64
Hal.dll6.0.6001.22175233,52808-May-200805:55x64
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 or Windows Server 2008, IA-64 version
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Ia64_hal.inf_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22175_none_0360a2ea213f4ea0.manifestNot Applicable1,65508-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_1_for_kb952629~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,80408-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_2_for_kb952629~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,80908-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_3_for_kb952629~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,80908-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952629_sc_0~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,42508-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952629_sc~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,42608-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952629_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,42908-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952629_server~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,43408-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952629_winpesrv_0~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,42608-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Package_for_kb952629_winpesrv~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,43308-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Update.mumNot Applicable2,42308-May-200817:53Not Applicable
Hal.dll6.0.6001.22175427,57608-May-200805:49IA-64

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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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Keywords: kbautohotfix, kbexpertisebeginner, kbexpertiseinter, kbhotfixserver, kbqfe, KB952629

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Article Info
Article ID : 952629
Revision : 2
Created on : 5/19/2008
Published on : 5/19/2008
Exists online : False
Views : 308