When you change group scopes by using a combination of the Dsquery command the Dsmod command, all the group types are changed to either distribution groups or security groups on a Windows Server 2003-based computer

You change group scopes by using the following combination of the Dsquery command and the Dsmod command: All the group types are changed to either distribution groups or security groups.

Also, you change group types by using the following combination of the Dsquery command and the Dsmod command:The group scope of the first group is copied to all the other groups that the Dsquery command returns.

This issue occurs because the Dsmod command only reads the current flags for the first group that the Dsquery command finds. Then, the Dsmod command copies the first group type or the first group scope to all subsequent groups.

Service pack information

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows Server 2003. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

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 this specific problem. 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: 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.

Restart requirement

If you are using the Dsmod command when you apply this hotfix, you must restart the computer.

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 Server 2003, Itanium-based versionsWindows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1 (SP1), Itanium-based versionsMicrosoft Windows Server with 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1)Windows Server 2003, x64-based versionsWindows Server 2003 with SP1, x64-based versions

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section. This problem was first corrected in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2.

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