Dsmod Command Does Not Reset the Attribute Parameter of an Object (824678)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 64-Bit Enterprise Edition

SYMPTOMS

When you try to use the dsmod command to reset the parameter of an object to an empty value (NULL), the command appears to run successfully, but it does not change the attribute parameter. When you run dsmod and set the attribute parameter to "" (empty quotation marks), you expect the present parameter to be removed. However, if you use the Ldp.exe utility to view the object attributes, you notice that the attribute has not been changed.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because when you use dsmod to reset an attribute to a NULL character, this generates an access violation and does not change the attribute, even though the command appears to run successfully. The access violation does not generate an error message, and there is nothing to indicate that the command did not run successfully.

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 that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the fix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;CNTACTMS

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.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required.

Hotfix Replacement Information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File Information

The English version of this fix 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. 
Date          Time     Version          Size    File name
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04-Aug-2003  09:06     5.2.3790.74    144,384   Dsadd.exe
04-Aug-2003  09:06     5.2.3790.74    218,624   Dsget.exe
04-Aug-2003  09:06     5.2.3790.74    179,200   Dsmod.exe
04-Aug-2003  09:06     5.2.3790.74     33,280   Dsmove.exe
04-Aug-2003  09:06     5.2.3790.74    224,768   Dsquery.exe
04-Aug-2003  09:06     5.2.3790.74     37,376   Dsrm.exe

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/27/2005
Keywords:kbHotfixServer kbQFE kbBug kbfix kbQFE kbWinServ2003preSP1fix KB824678 kbAudITPRO
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