Group Policies may not apply because of network ICMP policies (816045)

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, configure Windows to use smaller ICMP ping packets for fast-link detection. The hotfix described here enables configuring a custom ICMP ping packet size.

Warning Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly by using Registry Editor or by using another method. These problems might require that you reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that these problems can be solved. Modify the registry at your own risk.

Windows Server 2003

Service pack information

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows Server 2003. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Windows XP

Service pack information

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows XP. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Windows XP service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.Restart requirementYou must restart your computer after you install this hotfix.Hotfix replacement informationThis hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.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 tool in Control Panel.

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform	SP requirement	Service branch
Windowsxp-kb816045-v3-x86-symbols-enu.exe	3.0.0.0	660,208	05-Jul-2005	08:25	x86	None	Not Applicable
Userenv.dll	5.1.2600.1714	683,520	05-Jul-2005	08:06	x86	SP1	SP1QFE
Userenv.dll	5.1.2600.2713	723,968	05-Jul-2005	07:58	x86	SP2	SP2QFE

Windows 2000

Service pack information

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows 2000. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Windows 2000 service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.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 tool in Control Panel.

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform	Service branch
Basesrv.dll	5.0.2195.6688	42,256	08-Apr-2003	16:22	x86	Not Applicable
Cmd.exe	5.0.2195.6656	236,304	17-Jan-2003	16:06	x86	Not Applicable
Gdi32.dll	5.0.2195.6660	233,232	08-Apr-2003	16:22	x86	Not Applicable
Kernel32.dll	5.0.2195.6688	710,928	08-Apr-2003	16:22	x86	Not Applicable
Msgina.dll	5.0.2195.6669	333,584	08-Apr-2003	16:22	x86	Not Applicable
Rdpwd.sys	5.0.2195.6701	90,232	08-Apr-2003	05:54	x86	Not Applicable
User32.dll	5.0.2195.6688	403,216	08-Apr-2003	16:22	x86	Not Applicable
Userenv.dll	5.0.2195.6701	386,320	08-Apr-2003	16:22	x86	Not Applicable
Win32k.sys	5.0.2195.6697	1,717,808	05-Apr-2003	00:16	x86	Not Applicable
Winlogon.exe	5.0.2195.6701	181,008	08-Apr-2003	05:48	x86	Not Applicable
Winsrv.dll	5.0.2195.6699	252,176	08-Apr-2003	16:22	x86	Not Applicable
Rdpwd.sys	5.0.2195.6701	90,200	08-Apr-2003	05:54	x86	Not Applicable
Kernel32.dll	5.0.2195.6688	710,928	08-Apr-2003	16:22	x86	UNIPROC
Win32k.sys	5.0.2195.6697	1,717,808	08-Apr-2003	16:22	x86	UNIPROC
Winsrv.dll	5.0.2195.6699	252,176	08-Apr-2003	16:22	x86	UNIPROC

Installation notes

After you install this hotfix, you can resolve the symptom that is described in this article by configuring Windows to use a smaller ICMP ping packet size. To manually change the ICMP ping packet size, create the following registry subkey: