Server Comment Set with SNMP Is Not Retained After Restart (238294)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Terminal Server Edition
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
This article was previously published under Q238294 SYMPTOMS
If you set a server comment using Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), the string you set lasts only until you restart the computer or you restart the Server service.
CAUSE
This problem occurs because the Server service is not properly preserving the server comment in the registry when you use SNMP to set the comment.
RESOLUTIONWindows NT Server or Workstation 4.0
To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows NT 4.0 or
the individual software update. For information on obtaining the
latest service pack, please go to:
For information on obtaining the individual software update, contact Microsoft
Product Support Services. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support
Services phone numbers and information on support costs, please go to the
following address on the World Wide Web:
Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server EditionTo resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition. For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the
Microsoft Knowledge Base:
152734 How to Obtain the Latest Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack
STATUSMicrosoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Windows NT 4.0 and Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition.
This problem was first corrected in Windows NT Server 4.0 Service Pack 6 and Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition Service Pack 6.MORE INFORMATION
You can set the server comment for the Server service by using SNMP. The object identification (OID) is .1.3.6.1.4.1.77.1.2.1.0. You can use the Snmputil.exe tool from the Windows NT 4.0 Resource Kit to set or view the value.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 9/23/2005 |
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| Keywords: | kbHotfixServer kbQFE kbbug kbfix kbQFE KB238294 |
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