Win32_DiskDrivePartition Class Does Not Return Extended Partition Information (824024)

SYMPTOMS

When you use the Win32_DiskPartition Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) class on a Microsoft Windows Server 2003-based computer or on a Windows XP-based computer, the logical drive partition information and the primary partition information is returned, but the extended partition information is not returned.

When you use the Win32_DiskPartition WMI class on a Microsoft Windows 2000-based computer, the extended partition information is returned.

RESOLUTION

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 Server 2003 service pack or 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:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

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. The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later) 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.

Windows Server 2003

IA-64
   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   -----------------------------------------------------------
   22-Aug-2003  21:26  5.2.3790.79     4,887,040  Cimwin32.dll 

x86
   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   -----------------------------------------------------------
   03-Sep-2003  20:04  5.2.3790.79     1,325,568  Cimwin32.dll     

Windows XP

IA-64
   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   -----------------------------------------------------------
   06-Sep-2003  00:50  5.1.2600.1265   4,965,376  Cimwin32.dll    

x86
   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   -----------------------------------------------------------
   06-Sep-2003  00:53  5.1.2600.1265   1,268,224  Cimwin32.dll

Win32_DiskDrivePartition Class Does Not Return Extended Partition Information (824024)

SYMPTOMS

RESOLUTION

Hotfix Information

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