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The version number of some WINS database records are truncated on a Windows Server 2008 WINS server when you use the "netsh wins server show database servers={}" command to output WINS records


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Symptoms

Consider the following scenario:
  • You have Server for Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) installed on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008.
  • You run the following command to output WINS database records:

    netsh wins server show database servers={}
In this scenario, the last digit of the version number for the WINS records is missing.

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Cause

This problem occurs because Server for WINS incorrectly calculates the length of the version number string.

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Resolution

To resolve this problem, install hotfix 967937.

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problemP1 that P2 described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing the problemP1 described in this article. 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.

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, your computer must be running one of the following operating systems:
  • Windows Server 2008
  • Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other previously released 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. The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and the MUM files (.mum) that are installed for each environment are listed separately. MUM and MANIFEST files, and the associated security catalog (.cat) files, are critical to maintaining the state of the updated component. The security catalog files (attributes not listed) are signed with a Microsoft digital signature.
For all supported x86-based versions of Windows Server 2008
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Winsmon.dll6.0.6001.22425120,83204-May-200912:21x86
For all supported x86-based versions of Windows Server 2008 SP2
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Winsmon.dll6.0.6002.22128120,83204-May-200910:18x86
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2008
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Winsmon.dll6.0.6001.22425142,33604-May-200912:41x64
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 SP2
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Winsmon.dll6.0.6002.22128142,33604-May-200912:19x64

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Workaround

To work around this problem, run the following command:
 netsh wins server show recbyversion server=<WINS server IP address>

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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:
824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

Additional file information for Windows Server 2008

Additional files for all supported x86-based versions of Windows Server 2008
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Package_for_kb967937_sc_0~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,41506-May-200912:55Not Applicable
Package_for_kb967937_sc_1~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,52706-May-200912:55Not Applicable
Package_for_kb967937_sc~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,70106-May-200912:55Not Applicable
Package_for_kb967937_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,41606-May-200912:55Not Applicable
Package_for_kb967937_server_1~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,53106-May-200912:55Not Applicable
Package_for_kb967937_server~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,71206-May-200912:55Not Applicable
X86_microsoft-windows-i..aming-service-netsh_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22425_none_17672a6ffebeeea9.manifestNot Applicable5,88404-May-200914:01Not Applicable
X86_microsoft-windows-i..aming-service-netsh_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6002.22128_none_19509d35fbe28fd2.manifestNot Applicable5,88404-May-200914:03Not Applicable
Additional files for all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2008
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Amd64_microsoft-windows-i..aming-service-netsh_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22425_none_7385c5f3b71c5fdf.manifestNot Applicable5,90604-May-200914:19Not Applicable
Amd64_microsoft-windows-i..aming-service-netsh_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6002.22128_none_756f38b9b4400108.manifestNot Applicable5,90604-May-200913:35Not Applicable
Package_for_kb967937_sc_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,42306-May-200912:55Not Applicable
Package_for_kb967937_sc_1~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,53706-May-200912:55Not Applicable
Package_for_kb967937_sc~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,71106-May-200912:55Not Applicable
Package_for_kb967937_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,42406-May-200912:55Not Applicable
Package_for_kb967937_server_1~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,54106-May-200912:55Not Applicable
Package_for_kb967937_server~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,72206-May-200912:55Not Applicable

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Keywords: kbautohotfix, kbexpertiseadvanced, kbfix, kbsurveynew, kbqfe, KB967937

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Article Info
Article ID : 967937
Revision : 2
Created on : 10/7/2011
Published on : 10/7/2011
Exists online : False
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