Microsoft KB Archive/888427

= The Advanced Client is missing the localized message strings for certain device management status messages in the International Client Pack 1 version of SMS 2003 SP1 =

Article ID: 888427

Article Last Modified on 10/25/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 Service Pack 1

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SYMPTOMS
In the International Client Pack 1 version of Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1), the Advanced Client is missing the localized message strings for certain device management status messages. These device management status messages pertain to the installation and verification of device clients. When this symptom occurs, the message ID and attributes are visible in the Status Message Viewer, but the status message section is blank.



RESOLUTION
A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next System Management Server 2003 service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question. The SMS 2003 International Client Pack 1 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.



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

Keywords: kbqfe kbhotfixserver kbsmsfeaturepack kbsmsdevicemgmt kbpubtypekc KB888427

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