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The contents of a DFS share do not appear if you access the share by using a shortcut to the DFS link from a Windows Vista-based computer or from a Windows Server 2008-based client computer

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Symptoms

On a Windows Vista-based computer or on a Windows Server 2008-based client computer, you create a shortcut to a DFS link in the Favorite Links folder (%Userprofile%\Links). However, when you try to click the shortcut in Windows Explorer, the contents of the DFS share do not appear.

Note This problem does not occur if the shortcut points to a DFS root folder or if the shortcut uses the UNC path for the target share.

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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:
http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support
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.

Important Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 hotfixes are included in the same packages. However, only one of these products may be listed on the �Hotfix Request� page. To request the hotfix package that applies to both Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, just select the product that is listed on the page.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, the computer must run one of the following:
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows Vista Service Pack 1
  • Windows Server 2008

Restart requirement

You have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other previously released hotfixes.

Registry information

To use this hotfix, you do not have to make any changes to the registry.

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 and Windows Server 2008 file information notes
  • The files that apply to a specific product milestone (RTM, SPn) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table:
    VersionProductMilestoneService branch
    6.0.6000 .20xxxWindows RTM LDR
    6.0.6001.22xxxWindows Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008 SP1 SP1 LDR
  • Service Pack 1 is integrated into Windows Server 2008. Therefore, RTM milestone files apply only to Windows Vista. RTM milestone files have a 6.0.0000.xxxxxx version number.
  • The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and MUM files (.mum) that are installed for each environment are listed separately. MUM and MANIFEST files, and the associated security catalog (.cat) files, are very important to maintaining the state of the updated component. The security catalog files, for which attributes not listed, are signed with a Microsoft digital signature.
For all supported x86-based versions of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Shell32-ppdlic.xrm-msNot Applicable3,15025-Jul-200802:48Not Applicable
Shell32.dll6.0.6000.2088211,320,32025-Jul-200803:13x86
Shell32.dll6.0.6001.2222911,581,95225-Jul-200803:22x86
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Shell32-ppdlic.xrm-msNot Applicable3,15025-Jul-200803:01Not Applicable
Shell32.dll6.0.6000.2088212,788,73625-Jul-200803:24x64
Shell32.dll6.0.6001.2222912,899,32825-Jul-200803:53x64
Shell32.dll6.0.6000.2088211,320,32025-Jul-200803:13x86
Shell32.dll6.0.6001.2222911,581,95225-Jul-200803:22x86
Additional file information for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
Additional files for all supported x86-based versions of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
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Time (UTC)13:08
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Date (UTC)25-Jul-2008
Time (UTC)13:08
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Date (UTC)25-Jul-2008
Time (UTC)13:08
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Date (UTC)25-Jul-2008
Time (UTC)13:08
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Date (UTC)25-Jul-2008
Time (UTC)13:08
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Date (UTC)25-Jul-2008
Time (UTC)13:08
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Date (UTC)25-Jul-2008
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Date (UTC)25-Jul-2008
Time (UTC)13:08
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Time (UTC)13:08
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Time (UTC)13:08
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Additional files for all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
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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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More information

For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
926167 How to customize the Favorites Links list in common file dialog boxes in Windows Explorer in Windows Vista
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824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

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Keywords: kbautohotfix, kbexpertiseadvanced, kbqfe, kbfix, KB953537

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Article Info
Article ID : 953537
Revision : 2
Created on : 10/8/2011
Published on : 10/8/2011
Exists online : False
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