Microsoft KB Archive/912112

= The extended desktop configuration is not restored when you reconnect a Windows XP-based portable computer to a docking station =

Article ID: 912112

Article Last Modified on 8/29/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional
 * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

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SYMPTOMS
Hot or warm docking occurs when you put your running portable computer into a docking station, and then the computer automatically synchronizes with the server. However, in this situation, when you hot or warm dock a Microsoft Windows XP-based portable computer into a docking station, you experience a problem. In this, the extended desktop configuration is not restored to the settings that you selected before you removed the computer from the docking station.

For example, when you remove and then return the computer to the docking station, you may experience one or more of the following symptoms:
 * The Digital Video Interface (DVI) and cathode-ray tube (CRT) display configuration is not restored to the settings that you selected before you removed the computer from the docking station.
 * A different monitor is assigned as the primary monitor.
 * Attached display devices do not correctly display in clone mode.



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

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.



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, 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

The third-party products that this article discusses are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.



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

Keywords: kbwinxpsp3fix kbwinxppresp3fix kbqfe kbexpertisebeginner kbhotfixserver KB912112

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