Microsoft KB Archive/936051

= Hotfix rollup 936051 is available for Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications in Windows Server 2003 R2 =

Article ID: 936051

Article Last Modified on 11/9/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Datacenter Edition (32-Bit x86)
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Datacenter x64 Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition (32-Bit x86)
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise x64 Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition (32-bit x86)
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard x64 Edition

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SYMPTOMS
This hotfix rollup for Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications in Windows Server 2003 R2 fixes multiple problems and includes some previous hotfixes. This hotfix rollup contains the following previous hotfixes:

934110 An update is available for Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications in Windows Server 2003 R2 that addresses daylight saving time changes in 2007

933712 FIX: Error message when you try to run many &quot;setuser&quot; function calls at the same time on a computer that is running Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications in Windows Server 2003 R2: &quot;Operation not permitted&quot;

932701 FIX: Stop error message on a Windows Server 2003 R2-based computer that has Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications installed: &quot;000000C2&quot;

This hotfix rollup also fixes the following problems:
 * Multiple concurrent open and close function calls on a file handle introduce a race condition in the Psxdrv.sys file. This race condition may cause Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications in Windows Server 2003 R2 to crash.
 * Temporary files fill up the %WINDIR%\temp folder and the disk when you use Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications in Windows Server 2003 R2.



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 Windows Server 2003 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
To apply this hotfix, you must have Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications for Windows Server 2003 R2 installed on the computer.

Restart requirement
You have to restart the computer after you apply this 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 2003 with Service Pack 2, x64-based versions


STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the &quot;Applies to&quot; section.



MORE INFORMATION
For more information about software update terminology, 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

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