SMS: PCM Service Leaves Drive Letters Connected (163597)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Systems Management Server 1.2
This article was previously published under Q163597

SYMPTOMS

Some Run Command on Workstation packages may leave drive letters mapped after a package has completed running when the packages are run through the Package Command Manager (PCM) service (Pcmsvc32.exe) on client computers running Windows NT Workstation.

CAUSE

This is a result of files being left open on the package share after the application has completed running. PCM detects that the application has terminated, and tries to disconnect the drive to the package share. However, because the package has left one or more files open, PCM is unable to disconnect the drive that it connected.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Systems Management Server version 1.2. A supported fix is now available, but is not fully regression-tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Technical Support for more information.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/14/2005
Keywords:kbbug kbnetwork kbPCM KB163597
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