Microsoft KB Archive/232998

= FIX: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Option Configuration Support Broken =

Article ID: 232998

Article Last Modified on 12/19/2003

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows CE Platform Builder 2.12
 * Microsoft Windows CE Platform Builder 2.11
 * Microsoft Windows CE Platform Builder 2.1

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This article was previously published under Q232998



SYMPTOMS
If the requested Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) options are specified under the registry key:

the networking code fails, which causes the failure of all subsequent network operations.



CAUSE
In Microsoft Windows CE version 2.1, a mechanism exists that allows Original Equipment Manufacturer's (OEMs) to request additional data from the DHCP server. However, the software that handles the registry information incorrectly determines the length of the data, which may cause the computer to stop responding.



RESOLUTION
A supported fix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Apply it only to computers that are experiencing this specific problem.

To resolve this problem immediately, download the fix by clicking the download link later in this article or contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the fix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;CNTACTMS

NOTE: In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

This problem is fixed in Windows CE version 2.12 QFE 2 and Windows CE version 2.11 QFE 3.



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

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