Microsoft KB Archive/830170

= Dsget.exe tool output may fail when used with another tool or script in Windows Server 2003 or in Windows XP =

Article ID: 830170

Article Last Modified on 7/24/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86)
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (32-bit x86)
 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional
 * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

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SYMPTOMS
Consider this scenario: You use the Dsget.exe tool to write certain Active Directory directory service objects to a text file on a computer that is running Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or Microsoft Windows XP. When you use this text file with another tool or script, such as with the Ldifde.exe tool or with the Dsquery.exe tool, the tool or script may fail.



CAUSE
This problem occurs because the output from the Dsget.exe tool has trailing spaces that are displayed after a list of group names, and the output does not include the &quot;\&quot; character.

The text file that is generated by the Dsget.exe tool may include one or more of the following Active Directory objects:
 * Attributes of a computer
 * Attributes of a contact
 * Attributes of a group
 * Attributes of an organizational unit
 * Attributes of a server
 * Attributes of a user



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 do not have to 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 tool in Control Panel.   Date         Time   Version         Size  File name      Platform -  23-Oct-2003  01:15  5.2.3790.83   29,696  Wmspatcha.dll  x86 23-Oct-2003 00:15  5.2.3790.95  144,384  Dsadd.exe      x86 23-Oct-2003 00:15  5.2.3790.95  218,624  Dsget.exe      x86 23-Oct-2003 00:15  5.2.3790.95  179,200  Dsmod.exe      x86 23-Oct-2003 00:15  5.2.3790.95   33,280  Dsmove.exe     x86 23-Oct-2003 00:15  5.2.3790.95  224,768  Dsquery.exe    x86 23-Oct-2003 00:15  5.2.3790.95   37,376  Dsrm.exe       x86 23-Oct-2003 00:49  5.2.3790.95  238,080  Dsadd.exe      IA-64 23-Oct-2003 00:49  5.2.3790.95  332,288  Dsget.exe      IA-64 23-Oct-2003 00:49  5.2.3790.95  265,216  Dsmod.exe      IA-64 23-Oct-2003 00:49  5.2.3790.95   79,360  Dsmove.exe     IA-64 23-Oct-2003 00:49  5.2.3790.95  341,504  Dsquery.exe    IA-64 23-Oct-2003 00:49  5.2.3790.95   90,112  Dsrm.exe       IA-64

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

322389 How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack

Hotfix information
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 Windows XP 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.

Prerequisites
No prerequisites are required.

Restart requirement
You do not have to 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 tool in Control Panel.   Date         Time   Version         Size  File name     Platform 25-Oct-2003 10:58  5.2.3790.97  238,080  Dsadd.exe     IA-64 25-Oct-2003 10:58  5.2.3790.97  332,288  Dsget.exe     IA-64 25-Oct-2003 10:58  5.2.3790.97  265,216  Dsmod.exe     IA-64 25-Oct-2003 10:58  5.2.3790.97   79,360  Dsmove.exe    IA-64 25-Oct-2003 10:58  5.2.3790.97  341,504  Dsquery.exe   IA-64 25-Oct-2003 10:58  5.2.3790.97   90,112  Dsrm.exe      IA-64 22-Oct-2003 23:49  5.2.3790.95  144,384  Wdsadd.exe    x86 22-Oct-2003 23:49  5.2.3790.95  218,624  Wdsget.exe    x86 22-Oct-2003 23:49  5.2.3790.95  179,200  Wdsmod.exe    x86 22-Oct-2003 23:49  5.2.3790.95   33,280  Wdsmove.exe   x86 22-Oct-2003 23:49  5.2.3790.95  224,768  Wdsquery.exe  x86 22-Oct-2003 23:49  5.2.3790.95   37,376  Wdsrm.exe     x86



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

Windows XP This problem was first corrected in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2.



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: kbhotfixserver kbqfe kbwinxpsp2fix kbwinservds kbactivedirectory kbwinserv2003presp1fix kbwinxppresp2fix kbbug kbfix kbqfe KB830170

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