Microsoft KB Archive/835301

= Users can gain access to the Run menu by using Task Manager in Windows Server 2003 =

Article ID: 835301

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 Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition

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SYMPTOMS
On a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 computer, when you turn on the Remove Run menu from Start Menu policy setting, users may still be able to gain access to the Run menu by clicking the New Task (Run) command in Task Manager. This command is available on the File menu in Task Manager's Networking and Users tabs.



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) 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 03-Feb-2004 01:45  5.2.3790.125  126,976  Taskmgr.exe       x86 03-Feb-2004 01:33  5.2.3790.125  318,464  Taskmgr.exe     IA-64



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
On a Windows Server 2003 computer, turning on the Remove Run menu from Start Menu policy setting has the following effects:
 * The Run command is removed from the Start menu.
 * The New Task (Run) command is removed from Task Manager.
 * The user is prevented from entering a Universal Naming Convention (UNC) path, a local drive, or a local folder in the Internet Explorer address bar.

This policy setting does not prevent users from using other methods to run programs.

For additional information about the terminology that is used in this article, 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 kbwinservperf kbmgmtservices kbbug kbfix kbqfe kbwinserv2003presp1fix KB835301

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