Article ID: 933595
Article Last Modified on 9/11/2007
APPLIES TO
- Windows Vista Business
- Windows Vista Enterprise
- Windows Vista Ultimate
- Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition
- Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit Edition
- Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition
SYMPTOMS
When you try to install a hotfix on a Windows Vista-based computer in a domain, you may receive the following error message:
CAUSE
This problem occurs because you cannot encrypt files by using Encrypting File System (EFS). You cannot encrypt files by using EFS because a Group Policy setting is applied to the computer. The Group Policy setting prevents the computer in the domain from encrypting files by using EFS.
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
There are no prerequisites for this hotfix.
Restart requirement
You must restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.
Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix does not replace any other previously released hotfixes.
Registry information
You do not have change the registry to use this hotfix.
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 item in Control Panel.
Windows Vista, x86-based versions
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wusa.exe | 6.0.6000.20545 | 135,680 | 27-Feb-2007 | 06:03 | x86 |
Windows Vista, 64-bit versions
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wusa.exe | 6.0.6000.20545 | 141,312 | 27-Feb-2007 | 02:20 | x64 |
Hotfix installation information
Windows Vista, x86-based versions
After you download the hotfix, extract the Wusa.exe file. Then, run the Pkgmgr.exe utility to install the Windows6.0-KB933595-x86.msu file. To do this, follow these steps:
- Run the following command at the command prompt:
expand -f:* "
path of the .msu file" %TEMP%For example, if the Windows6.0-KB933595-x86.msu file is in the C:\933595\ folder, run the following command at the command prompt:
expand -f:* "C:\933595\Windows6.0-KB933595-x86.msu" %TEMP%
- Run the following command at the command prompt:
pkgmgr.exe /ip /m:%TEMP%\Windows6.0-KB933595-x86.cab
Windows Vista, 64-bit versions
After you download the hotfix, extract the Wusa.exe file. Then, run the Pkgmgr.exe utility to install the Windows6.0-KB933595-x64.msu file. To do this, follow these steps:
- Run the following command at the command prompt:
expand -f:* "
path of the .msu file" %TEMP%For example, if the Windows6.0-KB933595-x64.msu file is in the C:\933595\ folder, run the following command at the command prompt:
expand -f:* "C:\933595\Windows6.0-KB933595-x64.msu" %TEMP%
- Run the following command at the command prompt:
pkgmgr.exe /ip /m:%TEMP%\Windows6.0-KB933595-x64.cab
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
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
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