SMS: Despooler Refreshes Every File in Package Directory (184512)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Systems Management Server 1.2
This article was previously published under Q184512

SYMPTOMS

When you create a job and specify "Refresh Existing Distribution Servers", Despooler refreshes every file in the package directory, including files that have not changed.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Systems Management Server version 1.2. This problem has been corrected in the latest U.S. service pack for Systems Management Server version 1.2. For information on obtaining the service pack, query on the following word in the Microsoft Knowledge Base (without the spaces):

S E R V P A C K

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, contact Microsoft Technical Support to obtain the following fix, or wait for the next Systems Management Server service pack. The hotfix should have the following timestamp: 
   4/2/98   1:37pm      252,848 Smsinst.dll (Intel)
   4/2/98   1:37pm      480,016 Smsinst.dll (Alpha)

MORE INFORMATION

When you use the hotfixed file mentioned above, Despooler only updates files that have changed. This may save a considerable amount of time for package refreshes.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/14/2005
Keywords:kbbug kbDespooler KB184512
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