Microsoft KB Archive/820623

= The ADsPath of Objects Returned by the Get_ADsPath Method Always Uses LDAP Format =

Article ID: 820623

Article Last Modified on 12/3/2007

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APPLIES TO


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

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SYMPTOMS
When you create custom code that uses the get_ADsPath method to bind to a directory service object, the Active Directory Service Interfaces (ADSI) path (ADsPath) that is returned for the object uses Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) format. The ADsPath of the object is in LDAP format even when you specify a different format.

For example, if you open a container by using the ADsGetObject function and you specify the path in X.500 format, the ADsPath of the objects in the container appears in LDAP format.



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 must 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 fix 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. Date        Time   Version      Size     File name

06-May-2003 13:06  5.2.3790.16  166,912  Adsldp.dll



WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, use the IADsPathname interface to retrieve the paths of objects. For more information about the IADsPathname interface, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa302428.aspx



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



MORE INFORMATION
For more information about ADsPath, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms526256.aspx

Keywords: kbhotfixserver kbqfe kbbug kbfix kbqfe kbwinserv2003presp1fix KB820623

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