Microsoft KB Archive/872937

= The .bks file may not run successfully when you use the NTBackup utility in Windows Server 2003 to run a Unicode .bks file that the NTBackup utility did not create =

Article ID: 872937

Article Last Modified on 7/24/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86)
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (32-bit x86)
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition

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SYMPTOMS
When you use the NTBackup utility in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 to run a Unicode backup script file (.bks) that the NTBackup utility did not create, the .bks file may not run successfully.



CAUSE
This problem may occur if the scripting engine adds a Unicode header (0xFFFE) to the start of the Unicode .bks file. The NTBackup utility cannot parse Unicode .bks files that include this Unicode header.



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 19-Jul-2004 08:34  5.2.3790.193    3,342,336  NTBackup.exe     IA-64 19-Jul-2004 17:38  5.2.3790.193    1,171,968  NTBackup.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. This problem was corrected in Microsoft Windows 2003 Service Pack 1.

