FIX: The WNetAddConnection2 function does not send the correct default password when the IpPassword parameter is NULL (901155)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional

SYMPTOMS

If the lpPassword parameter of the WNetAddConnection2 function is NULL, the WNetAddConnection2 function does not send the correct default password. The password is associated with the user name that is specified by the lpUserName parameter for a World Wide Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning (WebDAV) communication.

Note The Server Message Block (SMB) redirector functions correctly with a specified user name and a NULL password.

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 Microsoft 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.

Prerequisites

You must have Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or Windows XP SP2 installed before you apply this hotfix.

Restart requirement

You need restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This 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.Windows XP SP1 x86-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Davclnt.dll5.1.2600.174723,04015-Sep-200504:34x86
Windows XP SP2 x86-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Davclnt.dll5.1.2600.276025,08815-Sep-200504:02x86

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, call the WNetAddConnection2 function by using the correct password in the lpPassword parameter.

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

REFERENCES

For more information about the WNetAddConnection2 function, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/wnet/wnet/wnetaddconnection2.asp

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/26/2006
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