Microsoft KB Archive/824690

= The Computer Name Is Not Displayed in the Title Bar of the Log On to Windows Dialog Box =

Article ID: 824690

Article Last Modified on 7/24/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86)
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (32-bit x86)
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition

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SYMPTOMS
If you add the Welcome string value to the following registry key on a computer that is running Windows Server 2003 and then set the value to %ComputerName%, the computer name is not displayed on the title bar of the Log On to Windows dialog box:

Although the computer name is not displayed in the title bar of the Log On to Windows dialog box, it is displayed as expected in the title bar of the Windows Security dialog box, the Computer Locked dialog box, and the Unlock Computer dialog box.



CAUSE
This problem occurs if the Welcome string value is incorrectly processed by the Msgina.dll component.



Hotfix Information
A supported hotfix is now 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 service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem, submit a request to Microsoft Online Customer Services to obtain the hotfix. To submit an online request to obtain the hotfix, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6294451

Note If additional issues occur or 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. To create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

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

Prerequisites
No prerequisites are required.

Restart Requirement
You do not have to restart your 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) 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 tool in Control Panel.

Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition; Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition; and Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
Date        Time   Version      Size       File name - 18-Jul-2003 00:51  5.2.3790.69  1,191,936  Msgina.dll

Windows Server 2003, 64-Bit Enterprise Edition
Date        Time   Version      Size       File name     Platform -- 18-Jul-2003 00:51  5.2.3790.69  1,418,240  Msgina.dll    IA64 18-Jul-2003 00:51  5.2.3790.69  1,191,936  Wmsgina.dll   X86 26-Jun-2003 19:42  5.2.3790.67     27,648  Wws03res.dll  X86



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

Keywords: kbhotfixserver kbqfe kbbug kbfix kbqfe kbwinserv2003presp1fix KB824690

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