Description of test update 5 for Windows Server 2008 R2 Release Candidate and Beta build

Windows Server 2008 R2 Beta

This is a test update of Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Beta. The update will not fix any technical issue. It is for testing only.

Note This update enables us to test and verify our ability to deliver and manage the updating of Windows Server 2008 R2. We typically verify servicing scenarios during a beta version.

Windows Server 2008 R2 Beta users were notified that new updates are available on February 24, 2009 from Windows Update. Even if the user has Windows Update configured for automatic update, these test updates will not install automatically. Users will have to manually install the test updates through Windows Update.

These updates do not deliver new features or hotfixes. The test updates only replace system files with the same file that is currently on the system but with an updated version number.

Windows Server 2008 R2 Release Candidate

This is a test update of Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 Release Candidate (RC). The update will not fix any technical issue, and it is only for test purposes.

Note This update lets us test and verify our ability to deliver and manage the updating of Windows Server 2008 R2. We typically verify servicing scenarios during a beta release.

These updates do not deliver new features or hotfixes. Test updates only replace system files with the same file that is currently on the system but with an updated version number.

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.

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, submit a request to 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

You must have Windows Server 2008 R2 Beta or Windows Server 2008 R2 Release Candidate installed to apply this hotfix.

Restart requirement

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

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace a previously released hotfix.

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 2008 R2 Beta

Windows Server 2008 R2 Beta, x64 version

Windows Server 2008 R2 Release Candidate

Windows Server 2008 R2 RC, x64 version

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

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