May 2007 - Technical Rollup Mail - Platforms
News
Windows Longhorn Beta 3
Microsoft have unveiled the first publicly available test version of Windows Server, code-named “Longhorn” as Beta 3. The release allows people to evaluate the increased control, flexibility and protection and is available for download today at https://www.microsoft.com/getbeta3. Please note this public beta is not supported for use in a production environment. The final version of Windows Server “Longhorn” is on track for release to manufacturing in the second half of 2007.
https://www.microsoft.com/getbeta3
Windows Server "Longhorn": Server Core
Organisations need their servers to be running effectively for as much time as possible. Windows Server "Longhorn" Server Core helps organisations to achieve this goal.
Now, administrators can choose to install Windows Server "Longhorn" with only core server functionality and without any extra overhead. By reducing the roles that can be performed by the server, and removing the graphic user interface (GUI), the organisation can expect improved security and reduced management overhead.
The full list of Server Core roles includes: DNS Server, DHCP Server , Active Directory Domain Controller (including Read Only Domain Controllers), File Server, Print Server, Active Directory Lightweight Directory Services, Media Services and Virtualisation.
https://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6687608
Making Ecma Open XML an ISO International Standard - Sign the Petition Today
In today's connected world, interoperability is as important as security and reliability for IT professionals. To aid interoperability, XML-based file formats can unlock data in documents and help integrate front- and back-office processes. Recognising these benefits, Microsoft has implemented XML-based formats in successive releases of Office. Both public and private sector customers have expressed their preference for making Open XML an open standard so that they have broad rights to use, without cost, any Microsoft patents necessary to implement all or part of the format. If you agree that Open XML should be approved as an ISO standard please sign this petition, which we will send to the Chairman of the British Standards Institute to demonstrate broad support for this initiative in the UK.
https://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6588007
Catch up with the Latest Architect Insight News
Following the successful Architect Insight Conference, which saw over 200 senior architects gather to debate a range of architectural topics, you can read about the latest news and views on the Insight blog.
https://blogs.msdn.com/architectinsight/
Is Your Application Platform People-Ready? Complete the Self-Assessment and Find Out
Take the Application Platform Infrastructure Optimisation assessment to measure the effectiveness of your current infrastructure in platform-agnostic terms, and compare your application platform infrastructure against industry best practices and the latest IT research.
https://www.microsoft.com/business/peopleready/appplat/ac/apio.mspx
Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
The SP2 update illustrates Microsoft’s commitment to continually creating software products with enhanced security, increased reliability, and simplified administration. Learn more about how to download the SP2 update, which can be applied to all Windows Server 2003 products and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition.
https://www.microsoft.com/technet/windowsserver/sp2.mspx
Windows Vista TechCenter
https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsvista/default.aspx
Documents
Free Subscription to Architecture Journal
Composite Applications is the topic under discussion in the current edition of the Architecture Journal with articles on 'Building Office Business Applications' and a profile of Scott Guthrie from Microsoft Corporation. Register today for your free print or online subscription.
https://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6500756
Windows Vista Policy-based Quality of Service (QoS)
This white paper describes how to prioritize network traffic by configuring Policy-based QoS on Windows Vista. Provides a business-based scenario. Also provides reference for QoS error and event messages.
https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=59030735-8fde-47c7-aa96-d4108f779f20&DisplayLang=en
Work smarter using the 2007 Microsoft Office system and Windows Vista
These simple, easy-to-use customizable job aids created by Microsoft IT help employees get started with something new, learn more about using a technology or product effectively, select the right product or service, or review best practices.
https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=5637db0a-3436-4607-bf01-3a812dd8fdc0&DisplayLang=en
Internet Explorer 7 Deployment Guide
This guide helps you to plan and carry out a deployment of Windows Internet Explorer 7 on Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. The guide describes the system requirements and deployment methods, as well as the techniques to maintain and support Internet Explorer 7 after deployment.
https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=e41d8800-d134-4356-a2e7-c01bee790908&DisplayLang=en
Business Desktop Deployment 2007
The Solution Accelerator for Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) is best-practice guidance for desktop deployment. BDD is targeted at companies that want to reduce deployment time, effort, and cost by increasing the level of automation. It allows administrators to deploy desktops with Zero Touch and Lite Touch interaction at the target PCs. This solution also helps organizations move to a managed environment with standardized desktop images.
https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=13f05be2-fd0e-4620-8ca6-1aad6fc54741&DisplayLang=en
Configuring Active Directory to Back up Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption and Trusted Platform Module Recovery Information
This document describes how to configure Active Directory® to back up recovery information for Windows® BitLocker™ Drive Encryption (BitLocker) and the Trusted Platform Module (TPM). Recovery information includes the recovery password for each BitLocker-enabled volume, the TPM owner password, and the information required to identify which computers and volumes the recovery information applies to. Optionally, you can also save a package containing the actual keys used to encrypt the data as well as the recovery password required to access those keys.
https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=3a207915-dfc3-4579-90cd-86ac666f61d4&DisplayLang=en
How Windows Vista Power Management Features can Help You Reduce your Organisation's Carbon Footprint (PDF 146MB)
An independent study carried out by PC Pro Lab has compared energy usage between Windows XP and Windows Vista and clearly showed that the power management features in Windows Vista could help massively reduce the carbon dioxide generated by an organisation, equal to 45 tonnes per year for a business with 200 desktop PCs. In addition, these features could also deliver savings on energy bills of up to £46 per desktop PC per year.
Release Notes for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
These release notes address late-breaking issues and information about Microsoft Windows Server 2003 operating systems with Service Pack 2 (SP2) and Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition operating system with SP2.
https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=b6fcca62-c291-4303-8cb8-cdb255d849f6&DisplayLang=en
Downloads
Microsoft have unveiled the first publicly available test version of Windows Server, code-named “Longhorn” as Beta 3. The release allows people to evaluate the increased control, flexibility and protection and is available for download today at https://www.microsoft.com/getbeta3. Please note this public beta is not supported for use in a production environment. The final version of Windows Server “Longhorn” is on track for release to manufacturing in the second half of 2007.
Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit
The Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) version 5.0 contains the necessary tools and documentation to evaluate and mitigate application compatibility issues before deploying Microsoft® Windows Vista, a Windows Update, or a new version of Windows® Internet Explorer® in your environment.
XPS Essentials Pack Version 1.0
The Microsoft XML Paper Specification Essentials Pack, Version 1.0 (XPS Essentials Pack) contains components that enable you to view, generate and index XPS Documents.
Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB930955)
Update for Windows Vista (KB930955)
Install this update to enable the User Profile Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) provider (Win32_UserProfile).
Outlook 2007 Sample: Ribbon Extensibility Add-In
The Outlook 2007 Ribbon Extensibility Add-In, available in both Visual C# and Visual Basic .NET versions, is a learning tool that will help you understand how to customize the Ribbon for Outlook Inspector windows.
Microsoft Experience Pack for Windows Vista
Download these four programs to add fun and functionality to your Tablet PC.
Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer v2.1 Beta (for IT Professionals)
The Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer provides a streamlined method of identifying common security misconfigurations. MBSA 2.1 Beta adds Windows Vista compatibility.
Windows Easy Transfer Companion (Beta)
Windows Easy Transfer Companion enables you to automatically transfer your most important programs from your Windows XP-based PC to your new Windows Vista-based PC. This way you can become productive on your new PC as soon as possible. Easy Transfer Companion is designed to be used in addition to Windows Easy Transfer—which transfers your data and settings.
Windows Server 2003 R2 VHD
This download comes as a pre-configured VHD and helps you evaluate the new features of Windows Server 2003 R2, the most productive infrastructure platform for powering connected applications, networks, and Web services from the workgroup to the data center.
The Volume Activation Management Tool enables IT professionals to automate and centrally manage the volume activation process using a Multiple Activation Key (MAK). VAMT v1.0 is only available as a US-EN (x86) release.
Fibre Channel Information Tool (fcinfo)
Tool for discovery of SAN resources and configuration information on your Fibre Channel SAN
Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications
Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications is a tool to help reduce software piracy. This tool will confirm that the copy of Windows installed on the PC is genuine and properly licensed. If it is not genuine, the tool will provide periodic reminders to help you take the appropriate action.
Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor 1.0
Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor is designed to help Windows XP users identify whether their PCs are ready for an upgrade to Windows Vista, which edition of Windows Vista meets their needs, and which features of Windows Vista will be able to run on their PCs.
https://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=42b5ac83-c24f-4863-a389-3ffc194924f8&DisplayLang=en
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Downloads
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (32-bit x86)
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 for x64 Editions
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 MUI Pack Update for x64 Editions
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 for Itanium-based Systems
System Preparation tool for Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Deployment
System Preparation tool for Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Deployment (x64)
Updated System Preparation tool for Windows Server 2003 SP1 and Windows Server 2003 SP2
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=892778
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 32-bit Support Tools
926027 Descriptions of Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Support Tools
https://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;926027
Toolkit to Temporarily Block Delivery of Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (32-bit x86) - ISO-9660 CD Image File
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 for Itanium-based Systems - ISO-9660 CD Image File – English
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2, x64 Editions - ISO-9660 CD Image File
KB Analyzer Tool for Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Deployment
KB Analyzer Tool for Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Deployment (x64)
KB Analyzer Tool for Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Deployment (Itanium)
The Oobmig.exe tool is available to restore trust to out-of-band updates after you install Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=931941
Hotfix scanning tool for Windows Server 2003 SP2 Deployment (x64)
Hotfix Scan Tool for Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Deployment (Itanium)
SMS Template Files for Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Deployment
Events/WebCasts
1 May 2007, Leeds: Windows Vista After Hours
You may be familiar with Windows Vista at work - whether you have deployed it, or are evaluating it - but have you ever thought about the possibilities of Vista outside of work? This session, aimed at IT professionals, explores not only the built-in elements of Vista, such as Search, Photo Gallery, Windows Movie Maker and the Networking & Sharing Center, but also how you can extend your Windows Vista Experience, with Windows Media Center, Xbox 360 and specific applications to open up a new world of gaming and home entertainment.
01 May 2007, Leeds: An Introduction and Overview of Microsoft Licensing
Licensing can be confusing - but it needn't be. Attend this course to understand Microsoft Licensing and how to best apply it in your company to fit in with your business needs. This session is aimed at IT professionals who wish to gain a better understanding of Microsoft's Software Licensing. The briefing assumes no previous in-depth or technical licensing experience.
3 May 2007, Reading: Windows Vista After Hours
You may be familiar with Windows Vista at work - whether you have deployed it, or are evaluating it, but have you ever thought about the possibilities of Vista outside of work? This session, aimed at IT professionals, explores not only the built in elements of Vista, such as Search, Photo Gallery, Windows Movie Maker, and the Networking & Sharing Center, but also how you can extend your Windows Vista Experience, with Windows Media Center, Xbox 360 and specific applications to open up a new world of gaming and home entertainment.
22 May 2007, Edinburgh: Vista Deployment Using BitLocker Encryption to Protect Mobile Data - How to Keep Secrets
Windows Vista's BitLocker feature provides the means for you to secure data and ensure the integrity of your mobile systems like never before. In a lab it's a wonderful thing. This session will show you how to take advantage of BitLocker in a production environment.
22 May 2007, Reading: Windows Powershell for IT Administrators
In this session, we'll introduce you to Windows Powershell: what it is and what you can do with it. We'll take a look at how you can use the shell to perform day-to-day administrative tasks. We'll start with a basic overview of shell concepts, commands, cmdlets and how to construct them, then move on to build more complex scripts, before rounding up with ways to administer windows using some of the reporting facilities available in the shell.
29 May 2007, Manchester: Windows Vista System Integrity Technologies
Windows Vista features new system integrity technologies including code integrity, secure start-up, service hardening, mandatory integrity control and Internet Explorer protected mode. In this session, Steve Lamb explains how these technologies work.
31 May 2007, Reading: Vista Deployment Using Group Policy in Windows Vista to Control User Behaviour and Network Security
Ever feel that your existing operating system just didn't have enough Group Policy Objects? For your delectation we've added a whole host more. During this session we'll take a look at the new XML based Administrative Templates and how to gain control of your environment using the powerful new features of Windows Vista.
20 June 2007, Manchester: Everything you Wanted to Know About Imaging Vista But Were Afraid to Ask
At this TechNet event you'll find out how to deploy Windows Vista. We'll look at the new installation processes and tools, and show you how to capture an image, modify it and deploy it onto client computers. Come along and find out just how powerful Windows Vista can be for you.
12 June 2007, Reading: An Overview of Windows Server codename "Longhorn"
In this session, we will look at the new Windows Server operating system, code named 'Longhorn'. Right now this product is in the beta phase, with many of the final features and components present and functional. We'll look at some of the new core operating system features, and see how they enhance productivity and enhance performance. We'll look at some new security improvements. We will also discuss a new feature called Network Access Protection and explain its uses. Finally we will look at the changes Terminal Services has undergone with some significant changes and improvements over previous versions of Windows.
Executive Chat: What's New in Windows Server "Longhorn" with Bill Laing, Iain McDonald, and Colleagues
Tuesday, May 8, 10:00 AM Pacific Time
Join Bill Laing, General Manager for Windows Server; Iain McDonald, Director of Windows Server Program Management; Joseph Landes, Director of Product Management; David Lowe, Senior Product Manager; Ward Ralston, Senior Technical Product Manager; and Eric Rezabek, Product Marketing Manager, to discuss what's new in Windows Server "Longhorn."
TechNet Webcast: Cluster Validation in Windows Server "Longhorn" (Level 300)
Monday, 7 May, 2007
5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. GMT
TechNet Webcast: Internet Information Services 7.0 in Windows Server "Longhorn" Level 300)
Thursday, 10 May 2007
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. GMT
TechNet Webcast: UNIX Interoperability in Windows Server "Longhorn" (Level 200)
Monday, 14 May, 2007
5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. GMT
How Microsoft IT Delivers Mobility Solutions to Microsoft Employees
Thursday, 26 April, 7:00 p.m. GMT
Join this webcast as we outline Microsoft IT operational disciplines of device standardization, Windows Mobile and Exchange Server application service extensions and market procurement strategies, and future service expansion objectives.
IT as a Strategic Business Asset: How Microsoft IT Does It
Friday, 27 April, 7:00 p.m. GMT
IT is fast becoming a strategic partner with the overall business of Microsoft to build better products, test out solid solutions and act as a role model to other IT environments. Gain insight into how we define the role of IT within Microsoft.
Live Webcasts:
Full list can be found at: https://www.microsoft.com/events/default.mspx
Interactive Webcast Calendar
The interactive calendar will help you quickly find live webcasts that fit your schedule as well as on-demand webcasts to view at your convenience. You can choose your time zone and filter this list by audience, webcast series, product or topic, and presenter.
https://www.microsoft.com/events/webcasts/calendar/monthview.aspx
Monthly Archived Webcasts:
https://www.microsoft.com/events/webcasts/library/default.mspx
New KB’s
In Windows Vista, the address for a Web page may not be included when you use the Snipping Tool to capture a Windows Internet Explorer window
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=934549
The number of physical hyperthreading-enabled processors or the number of physical multicore processors is incorrectly reported in Windows XP and in Windows Server 2003
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=932370
The Print Spooler service may stop sending print jobs to a printer that uses the standard port monitor on a Windows Server 2003-based computer
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=934885
FIX: Stop error message on a Windows Server 2003 R2-based computer that has Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications installed: "000000C2"
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=932701
Event ID 2020 error messages are logged in the System log, and you experience decreased performance on a server that is running Windows Server 2003 or Windows 2000,
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=933998
DCOM errors occur approximately every 15 minutes after you install Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=934704
The Spooler service may crash frequently on a Windows Server 2003-based server
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=934703
Output is incomplete when you use the Group Membership Evaluation feature of the Ntdsutil.exe tool in Windows Server 2003
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=934185
A computer may use the Offline Files feature to access a shared network resource even though the network connection has sufficient speed in Windows XP
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=927507
Group Policy logon scripts may not run you log on to a Microsoft Windows XP-based computer for the first time
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=934642
Error message when you resume a Windows XP-based computer from hibernation after you apply hotfix 918005: "Stop 0x00000044"
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=935192
How to troubleshoot a service that crashes in Windows XP
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=934650
Stop 0x0000007F error when you print from Windows XP or Windows 2000 with GDI security update 925902 installed
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=935843
You cannot draw an exact polygon when you use the FillPolygon method and the PathGradientBruch class in the .NET Framework 1.1 on a Windows XP-based computer
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=907803
You cannot select the first recipient in the nickname list in Outlook 2003 on a Windows XP Service Pack 2-based computer
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=920889
When you log on to a Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1-based terminal server from a client computer that is running a Japanese version of Windows XP, the keyboard layout on the terminal server differs from the IME keyboard layout on the client computer
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=933737
MS07-021: Vulnerability in Windows CSRSS could allow remote code execution
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=930178
You do not receive the certificate selection prompt when you use Internet Explorer 6 to connect to a secured Web site that requires a client certificate on a Windows Server 2003 SP1 or SP2-based computer
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=931494
FIX: Error message on a Windows Server 2003 R2-based computer that has the Server for NFS component installed: "STOP 0x0000008E" or "STOP 0x00000024"
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=934454
FIX: Error message when you try to run many "setuser" function calls at the same time on a computer that is running Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications in Windows Server 2003 R2: "Operation not permitted"
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=933712
The COM+ Event System service and the Shell Hardware Detection service do not start successfully on a Windows Server 2003-based computer
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=933994
Error message when you try to access a mapped drive in Windows Server 2003: "Access denied"
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=935453
MS07-020: Vulnerability in Microsoft Agent could allow remote code execution
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=932168
The USN journal record contains an incorrect file name when you move a file in Windows Vista, in Windows Server 2003, or in Windows XP
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=933876
When you run the "Ipconfig /displaydns" command in Windows Server 2003, the results are incomplete
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=934401
FIX: Error message when you use the ADsSecurityUtility object in VBScript code on a Windows Server 2003-based computer: "Permission denied"
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=933789
When the Volume Shadow Copy Service performs an import procedure or a delete procedure on a Windows Server 2003-based computer, a SCSI device may not be correctly added to the PNP device tree
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=935460
FIX: You cannot use the Remote Desktop Connection feature or the Remote Desktop MMC to connect to a remote Windows Server 2003-based server
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=931656
A user who is logged on to a Windows Server 2003-based Terminal Server cannot configure a printer as the default printer
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=933996
Microsoft Security Advisory: A vulnerability in RPC in the Windows DNS Server service could allow remote code execution
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=935964
The print server experiences a Stop error when you use the Point and Print feature to print to a shared printer in Windows Vista
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=931479
Auto-enrollment is not triggered when you try to use Certutil.exe on a Windows XP-based computer
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=934576
You cannot disable the AutoRun feature on a mapped network drive in Windows XP and in Windows Server 2003
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=933008
MS07-022: Vulnerability in the Windows kernel could allow elevation of privilege
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=931784
Some registry-based policy settings are lost and error messages are logged in the Application log on a Windows XP-based computer
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=930597
All files are unexpectedly removed from the local My Documents folder when you log on to a Windows XP-based computer
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=933684
You cannot install updates that you download from the Windows Update Web site on a Windows XP-based computer
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=934648
The Chkdsk tool automatically starts scanning a disk when you start a computer that is running Windows XP Service Pack 2
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=929755
The user interfaces of some programs display the first letter of the month or of the day in uppercase when the date format is set to Bulgarian in Windows XP
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=935210
Error message when you try to install a hotfix on a Windows Vista-based computer in a domain: "Installer encountered an error: 0x8007177f. This machine is disabled for file encryption"
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=933595
You cannot select or format a hard disk partition when you try to install Windows Vista
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=933171
The "Upgrade" option is unavailable when you try to upgrade to Windows Vista, and you may receive a hardware-specific error message
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=933167
Error message when you start Windows Vista: "Your activation period has expired"
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=933175
The "Dfsutil /import" command takes a long time to finish when you try to import DFS links to a stand-alone DFS root on a Windows Server 2003-based computer
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=931323
You experience errors in an application that uses Common Log File System (CLFS) API functions in Windows Server 2003 R2
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=929219
FIX: You cannot migrate a user to Active Directory on a Windows Server 2003 R2-based computer when you use the nis2ad command-line tool or the NIS Data Migration Wizard
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=929143
Cannot save changes to the Distributed File System snap-in on a Windows Server 2003-based computer
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=933783
Applications that use schema information may not work after you install Active Directory on a Windows Server 2003 R2-based computer
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=934255
WMI returns a NULL value for the ProviderName attribute of the Win32_MappedLogicalDisk WMI class in Windows Server 2003
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=931953
The HelpSvc.exe process uses approximately 95 percent of the CPU resources on a computer that is running Windows Server 2003
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=933993
MS07-017: Vulnerability in GDI could allow remote code execution
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=925902
Error message when you run the "chkdsk" command together with the "/v" switch on a Windows Server 2003-based computer: "Correcting sparse file record segment <number>"
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=932021
The Chkdsk.exe tool cannot detect bad clusters or bad sectors on a Windows Server 2003-based computer when the size of a compressed file is larger than 4 gigabytes (GB)
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=931689
The Windows NT User Data Migration Tool (Shmgrate.exe) may crash when a user logs on to a server that is running an x64-based version of Windows Server 2003
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=931498
TCP/IP activities that depend on an IEEE 1394 connection are unavailable on a Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition-based computer
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=931911
You may experience problems when you use the Add/Remove Windows Components tool after you install a COM+ rollup package or a COM+ service pack in Windows Server 2003
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=932350
Error message when you wake up a Windows XP-based computer from hibernation or from standby: "Power Surge on Hub Port: A USB Device has exceeded the power limits of its hub port"
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=934644
No restore points are available when you use Windows Vista or Windows Server "Longhorn" in a dual-boot configuration together with an earlier Windows operating system
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=926185
Message when a Windows Vista-based computer takes a long time to restart or to shut down: "Windows is configuring updates"
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=932141
You cannot select the Upgrade option when you try to install Windows Vista, and you receive a "Windows cannot determine if another operating system exists on your computer” error message
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=933166
How to revert to Windows XP after you upgrade a Windows XP-based computer to Windows Vista
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=933170
An update is available for Subsystem for UNIX-based Applications in Windows Server 2003 R2 that addresses daylight saving time changes in 2007
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=934110
The versions of some files do not change after you upgrade to Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition with Service Pack 2 from Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard Edition
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=933706
Why the low fragmentation heap (LFH) mechanism may be disabled on some computers that are running Windows Server 2003, Windows XP, or Windows 2000
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=929136
The Service Host process may stop unexpectedly in Windows Server 2003 if a third-party server message block server on the network has a computer description of more than 48 characters
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=932762
An updated Storport storage driver (version 5.2.3790.2880) is available for Windows Server 2003
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=932755
You cannot prevent EFS from generating a self-signed certificate when you try to encrypt an EFS file on a Windows Server 2003-based computer
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=930499
Index.dat files are not deleted from the server when a user logs off a Terminal Services session to a Windows Server 2003-based computer
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=933562
Standard users cannot turn off the Internet Explorer Enhanced Security feature on a Windows Server 2003-based terminal server
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=933991
Error message when you install Active Directory by using the "Install from Media" feature in Windows Server 2003: "Active Directory could not replicate the directory partition"
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=930850
How to to enable the iSCSI boot sequence on a network adapter after you install the Microsoft iSCSI Boot Software Initiator
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=934235
An access violation occurs when you use Network Monitor 2.0 to examine captured data on a computer that is running an x64-based version of Windows Server 2003
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=931831
An external monitor does not work when you connect it to a DVI port on a docking station in Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=933906
The File Signature Verification utility (Sigverif.exe) may stop responding on a Windows XP-based computer
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=934019
The Change Analysis Diagnostic tool for Windows XP is available
https://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=924732
Warning message when you start a Windows XP-based computer: “This version of Windows XP is currently not safe”