The logon process may take a long time when you try to log on to a Windows Vista-based or Windows Server 2008-based computer

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SYMPTOMS

When you try to log on to a Windows Vista-based computer or a Windows Server 2008-based computer, the logon process may take a long time because of incremental network traffic.

This problem occurs when you have large number of offline files on the computer.

To determine whether you are experiencing this problem, open a network monitor tool. Then, stop and restart the Windows Search service. If you notice lots of network traffic, you are experiencing this issue.
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CAUSE

This problem occurs because, by default, the Windows Search service is configured to index the client-side cache (CSC) in Windows Vista and in Windows Server 2008. During the system logon process, the FindItem and ItemExists methods of the IOfflineFilesCache API request the index of the offline files from the remote server. This behavior causes lots of network traffic.
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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.

Important Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 hotfixes are included in the same packages. However, only one of these products may be listed on the “Hotfix Request” page. To request the hotfix package that applies to both Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, just select the product that is listed on the page.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix on Windows Vista-based computer, you must have Windows Vista SP1 installed. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
935791
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/935791/ )
How to obtain the latest Windows Vista service pack


No prerequisites are required for Windows Server 2008-based computers.

Restart requirement

You must 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 item in Control Panel.
Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 file information notes

The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and MUM files (.mum) that are installed for each environment are listed separately. MUM and MANIFEST files, and the associated security catalog (.cat) files, are critical to maintaining the state of the updated component. The security catalog files (attributes not listed) are signed with a Microsoft digital signature.
For all supported x86-based versions of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
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File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Cscapi.dll6.0.6001.2232831,74412-Dec-200805:44x86
Cscdll.dll6.0.6001.2232822,01612-Dec-200805:44x86
Csc.sys6.0.6001.22328351,74412-Dec-200803:11x86
Cscmig.dll6.0.6001.22328106,49612-Dec-200805:44x86
Microsoft-windows-offlinefiles-core-ppdlic.xrm-msNot Applicable3,05012-Dec-200805:28Not Applicable
Cscsvc.dll6.0.6001.22328487,93612-Dec-200805:44x86
Microsoft-windows-offlinefiles.mofNot Applicable1,93118-Dec-200721:26Not Applicable
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
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File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Cscapi.dll6.0.6001.2232838,40012-Dec-200806:05x64
Cscdll.dll6.0.6001.2232828,67212-Dec-200806:05x64
Csc.sys6.0.6001.22328461,82412-Dec-200803:34x64
Cscmig.dll6.0.6001.22328134,14412-Dec-200806:05x64
Microsoft-windows-offlinefiles-core-ppdlic.xrm-msNot Applicable3,05012-Dec-200806:18Not Applicable
Cscsvc.dll6.0.6001.22328604,16012-Dec-200806:05x64
Microsoft-windows-offlinefiles.mofNot Applicable1,93118-Dec-200721:26Not Applicable
For all supported IA-64-based versions of Windows Server 2008
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File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Cscapi.dll6.0.6001.2232883,96812-Dec-200805:47IA-64
Cscdll.dll6.0.6001.2232866,04812-Dec-200805:47IA-64
Csc.sys6.0.6001.223281,019,39212-Dec-200803:12IA-64
Cscmig.dll6.0.6001.22328284,67212-Dec-200805:47IA-64
Microsoft-windows-offlinefiles-core-ppdlic.xrm-msNot Applicable3,05012-Dec-200805:46Not Applicable
Cscsvc.dll6.0.6001.223281,228,28812-Dec-200805:47IA-64
Microsoft-windows-offlinefiles.mofNot Applicable1,93118-Dec-200721:26Not 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 help with Windows Search problems in Windows Vista, visit the following Microsoft web page:
Fix problems in which Windows Search is not working or searches are slower
(http://support.microsoft.com/gp/windows_search)
For more information about the IOfflineFilesCache interface, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb530486.aspx
(http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb530486.aspx)
For more information about Windows Search, visit the following Web sites:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa965362(VS.85).aspx
(http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa965362(VS.85).aspx)
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb266513(VS.85).aspx
(http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb266513(VS.85).aspx)

Additional file information for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista

Additional files for all supported x86-based versions of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
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Date (UTC)12-Dec-2008
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Date (UTC)12-Dec-2008
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Date (UTC)12-Dec-2008
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Additional files for all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
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Additional files for all supported IA-64-based versions of Windows Server 2008
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File nameIa64_aa83b830e68e0d17809dc74a9fabdc6d_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22328_none_c3782339cdc934fa.manifest
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Article ID: 959488 - Last Review: October 8, 2011 - Revision: 2.0
APPLIES TO
  • Windows Vista Business
  • Windows Vista Enterprise
  • Windows Vista Home Basic
  • Windows Vista Home Premium
  • Windows Vista Ultimate
  • Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Server 2008 Standard
  • Windows Server 2008 Enterprise
  • Windows Server 2008 Datacenter
  • Windows Server 2008 Standard without Hyper-V
  • Windows Server 2008 Enterprise without Hyper-V
  • Windows Server 2008 Datacenter without Hyper-V
  • Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-Based Systems
Keywords: 
kbautohotfix kbexpertiseinter kbfix kbbug kbsurveynew kbqfe KB959488
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