Microsoft KB Archive/899900

= Windows HTTP Services does not let you append a port number to the service principal name in a program or service when you use Kerberos authentication on a Windows Server 2003 SP1-based computer =

Article ID: 899900

Article Last Modified on 11/3/2007

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APPLIES TO

 Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter x64 Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1, when used with:  Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition for Itanium-Based Systems

 Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems

 Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition (32-bit x86)</li></ul>

 Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (32-bit x86)</li></ul>

 Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86)</li></ul>

 Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition</li></ul> </li> Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1</li> Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2</li></ul>

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SYMPTOMS
When you use Kerberos authentication on a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1)-based computer, Microsoft Windows HTTP Services (WinHTTP) does not let you append a port number to the service principal name (SPN) in a program or service.

Note Windows Server 2003 SP1 is included in x64-based versions of Windows Server 2003.

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Service pack information
To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows Server 2003. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

889100 How to obtain the latest service pack for Windows Server 2003

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 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 the 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 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.

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 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
You must have Windows XP service pack 1 installed to apply this hotfix.

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 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 XP, x86-based versions with SP1 or SP2
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STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the &quot;Applies to&quot; section. This problem was first corrected in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2.

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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

Keywords: kbwinserv2003sp2fix kbqfe kbhotfixserver kbwinserv2003presp2fix kbbug kbfix kbpubtypekc KB899900

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