Article ID: 927775
Article Last Modified on 10/11/2007
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
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: <drive>
:\<systemroot>
\system32\ADAM\
CAUSE
This problem occurs because there is an issue in the Setup program of hotfix 910437.
RESOLUTION
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:
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:
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
File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Esent.dll | 5.2.3790.431 | 1,054,720 | 25-Oct-2005 | 01:54 | x86 |
Windows Server 2003 with SP1, x86-based versions
File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Esent.dll | 5.2.3790.2555 | 1,046,528 | 25-Oct-2005 | 01:57 | x86 |
Windows Server 2003, x64-based versions
File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform | SP requirement | Service branch |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Esent.dll | 5.2.3790.2555 | 2,366,976 | 07-Nov-2006 | 18:42 | x64 | SP1 | Not Applicable |
Wesent.dll | 5.2.3790.2555 | 1,046,528 | 07-Nov-2006 | 18:42 | x86 | SP1 | WOW |
Windows Server 2003, Itanium-based versions
File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Esent.dll | 5.2.3790.431 | 2,604,544 | 07-Nov-2006 | 18:31 | IA-64 |
Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Itanium-based versions
File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform | SP requirement | Service branch |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Esent.dll | 5.2.3790.2555 | 2,775,552 | 07-Nov-2006 | 18:41 | IA-64 | SP1 | Not Applicable |
Wesent.dll | 5.2.3790.2555 | 1,046,528 | 07-Nov-2006 | 18:41 | x86 | SP1 | WOW |
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" 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