The auditing policy for logon events is turned off after a network connection fails in Windows Server 2003 (899742)


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, Enterprise x64 Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems

SYMPTOMS

The auditing policy for logon events and for account logon events is turned off after a network dial-up or virtual private network (VPN) connection fails in Microsoft Windows Server 2003.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs if you do not select the Enable Logging check box in the Connection to Host Name failed dialog box. If you select the Enable Logging check box, the auditing policy for logon events and for account logon events is turned on. Additionally, Remote Access Service logging is turned on.

Note Host Name is the name of the computer to which you want to connect.

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 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.

Prerequisites

Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1)

Restart requirement

You have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfix.

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.
Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 32-bit editions
   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   28-May-2005  20:10  5.2.3790.339      659,456  Rasdlg.dll       
   28-May-2005  20:10  5.2.3790.339      242,688  Rasmontr.dll
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with SP1, x86-based versions 
   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   28-May-2005  20:39  5.2.3790.2455     678,912  Rasdlg.dll       
   28-May-2005  20:39  5.2.3790.2455     248,320  Rasmontr.dll
Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Itanium-based versions
   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   31-May-2005  02:33  5.2.3790.339    1,426,944  Rasdlg.dll       IA-64
   31-May-2005  02:33  5.2.3790.339      385,536  Rasmontr.dll     IA-64
   31-May-2005  02:33  5.2.3790.339      659,456  Wrasdlg.dll      x86
   31-May-2005  02:33  5.2.3790.339      242,688  Wrasmontr.dll    x86
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Itanium-based versions 
   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   31-May-2005  02:33  5.2.3790.2455   1,509,888  Rasdlg.dll       IA-64
   31-May-2005  02:33  5.2.3790.2455     401,920  Rasmontr.dll     IA-64
   31-May-2005  02:33  5.2.3790.2455     678,912  Wrasdlg.dll      x86
   31-May-2005  02:33  5.2.3790.2455     248,320  Wrasmontr.dll    x86
Microsoft Windows Server 2003, x64-based versions
   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   31-May-2005  02:33  5.2.3790.2455     880,128  Rasdlg.dll       
   31-May-2005  02:33  5.2.3790.2455     325,632  Rasmontr.dll     
   31-May-2005  02:33  5.2.3790.2455     678,912  Wrasdlg.dll      
   31-May-2005  02:33  5.2.3790.2455     248,320  Wrasmontr.dll

WORKAROUND

To work around this issue, use Group Policy Object Editor (Gpedit.msc) to set the auditing policy. The computer must be in a domain that has a Microsoft Windows 2000-based or Windows Server 2003-based domain controller.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

Technical support for Windows x64 editions

Your hardware manufacturer provides technical support and assistance for Microsoft Windows x64 editions. Your hardware manufacturer provides support because a Windows x64 edition was included with your hardware. Your hardware manufacturer might have customized the Windows x64 edition installation with unique components. Unique components might include specific device drivers or might include optional settings to maximize the performance of the hardware. Microsoft will provide reasonable-effort assistance if you need technical help with your Windows x64 edition. However, you might have to contact your manufacturer directly. Your manufacturer is best qualified to support the software that your manufacturer installed on the hardware.

For product information about Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/default.mspx

For product information about Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 editions, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/64bit/x64/default.mspx

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/26/2006
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