Microsoft KB Archive/909666

= A network adaptor is not loaded on the client computer when you deploy Windows PE from a Windows Server 2003-based RIS server =

Article ID: 909666

Article Last Modified on 10/11/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86)
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition (32-bit x86)
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition for Itanium-Based Systems
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter x64 Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition

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SYMPTOMS
When you deploy the Microsoft Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE) from a Remote Installation Services (RIS) server that is running Microsoft Windows Server 2003, a network adaptor is not loaded on the Windows PE client. You may receive an error message on the Windows PE client.



CAUSE
This problem occurs because a string in the AddReg section of the setup information (.inf) file for the network adaptor is more than 128 characters.



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
Note Because this hotfix replaces the Windows kernel (Ntkrnlmp.exe), this hotfix may override previous Windows kernel replacements.

Prerequisites
To apply this hotfix, you must have Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1) installed on the computer.

Note x64-based versions of Windows Server 2003 do not require this service pack.

Restart requirement
There is no restart requirement.

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 tool in Control Panel.

Windows Server 2003, 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. This problem was first corrected in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2.



How to install this hotfix into a flattened operating system image
To install this hotfix into a flattened operating system image, unpack the hotfix files, and then put the updated kernel into a flat operating system image to be installed by RIS.

To expand the hotfix files, follow these steps:
 * 1) Click Start, click Run, type cmd, and then press ENTER.
 * 2) At the command prompt, type cd, and then press ENTER.

Note is the location of the download hotfix file.
 * 1) Type WindowsServer2003-KB909666- - .exe /x, and then press ENTER.

Put the updated kernel from this hotfix into the directory of the flat operating system image file. For example, put the kernel in the following directory:

C:\RemoteInstall\Setup\English\images\ \

Note  and   represent the names of the operating system and system architecture that you are updating.

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

Technical support for Windows x64 editions
Your hardware manufacturer provides technical support and assistance for Microsoft Windows x64 editions. Your hardware manufacturer provides support because a Windows x64 edition was included with your hardware. Your hardware manufacturer might have customized the Windows x64 edition installation with unique components. Unique components might include specific device drivers or might include optional settings to maximize the performance of the hardware. Microsoft will provide reasonable-effort assistance if you need technical help with your Windows x64 edition. However, you might have to contact your manufacturer directly. Your manufacturer is best qualified to support the software that your manufacturer installed on the hardware.

For product information about Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/default.mspx

For product information about Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 editions, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/64bit/x64/default.mspx

Additional query words: Winx64 Windowsx64 64bit 64-bit

Keywords: kbqfe kbexpertiseadvanced kbhotfixserver kbwinserv2003sp2fix KB909666

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