The tracing option for Group Policy Preferences uses incorrect code in the German version of Windows Server 2008-based systems

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SYMPTOMS

Consider the following scenario:
  • You enable tracing for any Group Policy extension in the following location in the German version of Windows Server 2008-based systems:
    Computer Configuration\Polices\Administrative Templates\System\Group Policy\Logging and Tracing
  • In the properties dialog box, you can configure the Tracing option after you enable this policy.
In this scenario, tracing is enabled when you select Off, and tracing is disabled when you select On. (You expect tracing to be disabled when you select Off and to be enabled when you select On.)
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CAUSE

This problem occurs because the Grouppolicypreferences.adml file that is included in the German version of Windows Server 2008-based systems uses incorrect code for the tracing option.

Incorrect code
<string id="CSE_TRACELEVELNORMAL">Ein</string>
<string id="CSE_TRACELEVELVERBOSE">Aus</string>
Correct code
<string id="CSE_TRACELEVELNORMAL">Aus</string>
<string id="CSE_TRACELEVELVERBOSE">Ein</string>
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RESOLUTION

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing the problem described in this article. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support
(http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support)
Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

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Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must have Windows Server 2008 installed.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace a previously released 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 item in Control Panel.

Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 file information notes

The .manifest files and the .mum files that are installed in each environment are listed separately in the "Additional file information for Windows Server 2008 and for Windows Vista" section. These files and their associated .cat (security catalog) files are critical to maintaining the state of the updated component. The .cat files are signed with a Microsoft digital signature. The attributes of these security files are not listed.
For all supported x86-based versions of Windows Server 2008
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File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Grouppolicy-server.admlNot Applicable1,46113-Jan-200904:26Not Applicable
Grouppolicypreferences.admlNot Applicable50,74113-Jan-200904:20Not Applicable
Mmcsnapins2.admlNot Applicable2,85013-Jan-200904:22Not Applicable
Windowsserver.admlNot Applicable1,03113-Jan-200904:18Not Applicable
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2008
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File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Grouppolicy-server.admlNot Applicable1,46113-Jan-200904:26Not Applicable
Grouppolicypreferences.admlNot Applicable50,74113-Jan-200904:20Not Applicable
Mmcsnapins2.admlNot Applicable2,85013-Jan-200904:22Not Applicable
Windowsserver.admlNot Applicable1,03113-Jan-200904:18Not Applicable
For all supported IA-64-based versions of Windows Server 2008
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File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Grouppolicy-server.admlNot Applicable1,46113-Jan-200904:26Not Applicable
Grouppolicypreferences.admlNot Applicable50,74113-Jan-200904:20Not Applicable
Mmcsnapins2.admlNot Applicable2,85013-Jan-200904:22Not Applicable
Windowsserver.admlNot Applicable1,03113-Jan-200904:18Not Applicable
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STATUS

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

For more information about Group Policy preferences, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsserver/grouppolicy/cc817590.aspx
(http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windowsserver/grouppolicy/cc817590.aspx)
For more information about the "Group Policy Preferences Overview" white paper, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=42e30e3f-6f01-4610-9d6e-f6e0fb7a0790&DisplayLang=en
(http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=42e30e3f-6f01-4610-9d6e-f6e0fb7a0790&DisplayLang=en)
For more information about software update terminology, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
824684
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/824684/ )
Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

Additional file information for Windows Server 2008

Additional files for all supported x86-based versions of Windows Server 2008
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File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Package_for_kb961981_sc_0~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable13,42413-Jan-200916:39Not Applicable
Package_for_kb961981_sc~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,42313-Jan-200916:39Not Applicable
Package_for_kb961981_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable13,41913-Jan-200916:39Not Applicable
Package_for_kb961981_server~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,43113-Jan-200916:39Not Applicable
X86_microsoft-windows-g..-admfiles.resources_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22352_en-us_01b67ffebd8276e7.manifestNot Applicable5,94313-Jan-200904:46Not Applicable
Additional files for all supported IA-64-based versions of Windows Server 2008
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File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Ia64_microsoft-windows-g..-admfiles.resources_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22352_en-us_01b823f4bd807fe3.manifestNot Applicable5,94513-Jan-200904:53Not Applicable
Package_for_kb961981_sc_0~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable4,33613-Jan-200916:39Not Applicable
Package_for_kb961981_sc~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,42713-Jan-200916:39Not Applicable
Package_for_kb961981_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable4,33313-Jan-200916:39Not Applicable
Package_for_kb961981_server~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,43513-Jan-200916:39Not Applicable
Additional files for all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2008
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File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Amd64_microsoft-windows-g..-admfiles.resources_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22352_en-us_5dd51b8275dfe81d.manifestNot Applicable5,94713-Jan-200905:35Not Applicable
Package_for_kb961981_sc_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable13,53613-Jan-200916:39Not Applicable
Package_for_kb961981_sc~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,43113-Jan-200916:39Not Applicable
Package_for_kb961981_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable13,53113-Jan-200916:39Not Applicable
Package_for_kb961981_server~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mumNot Applicable1,43913-Jan-200916:39Not Applicable
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Properties

Article ID: 961981 - Last Review: October 7, 2011 - Revision: 2.0
APPLIES TO
  • Windows Server 2008 Datacenter
  • Windows Server 2008 Enterprise
  • Windows Server 2008 Standard
  • Windows Server 2008 Datacenter without Hyper-V
  • Windows Server 2008 Enterprise without Hyper-V
  • Windows Server 2008 Standard without Hyper-V
  • Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems
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