Microsoft KB Archive/927775

= FIX: The Esent.dll file is replaced by an incorrect version of the Esent.dll file, after you apply hotfix 910437 on a Windows Server 2003-based computer that has ADAM already installed =

Article ID: 927775

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, Enterprise Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems

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SYMPTOMS
Consider the following scenario. On a Microsoft Windows Server 2003-based computer, you have already installed Active Directory Application Mode (ADAM) on the operating system. Then you apply the hotfix that is described in Microsoft Knowledge Base article 910437. After you find that the Esent.dll file is replaced with an incorrect version of the Esent.dll file.

Note The Esent.dll file is located in the following path:  :\ \system32\ADAM\



CAUSE
This problem occurs because there is an issue in the Setup program of hotfix 910437.



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
You must have the hotfix that is described in KB article 910437 installed on your computer to apply this hotfix. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

910437 When Windows Automatic Updates tries to download updates on a Windows Server 2003-based or Windows XP-based computer, an access violation error may occur

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) 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, x86-based versions

Windows Server 2003 with SP1, x86-based versions

Windows Server 2003, x64-based versions

Windows Server 2003, Itanium-based versions

Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Itanium-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 of this article.



MORE INFORMATION
For additional 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: kbfix kbqfe kbexpertiseinter kbhotfixserver kbwinserv2003presp2fix KB927775

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