FIX: Error message when you use the ADsSecurityUtility object in VBScript code on a Windows Server 2003-based computer: "Permission denied"

On a Microsoft Windows Server 2003-based computer, when you use the ADsSecurityUtility object to write a security descriptor back to a registry key in VBScript code, you receive the following error message:

This problem occurs because the ADsSecurityUtility object does not open the registry key by using the appropriate credentials.

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.

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Prerequisites

You must have Windows Server 2003 installed before you apply this hotfix.

Restart requirement

You do not have to 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 Server 2003, 32-bit editions

Windows Server 2003, 64-bit editions

Windows Server 2003, Itanium-based editions

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

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Steps to reproduce the problem

Warning Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly by using Registry Editor or by using another method. These problems might require that you reinstall the operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that these problems can be solved. Modify the registry at your own risk.

1. Create a .vbs file that contains the following code example.

   set sdutil = createobject("ADsSecurityUtility")
   
   CONST ADS_PATH_REGISTRY = 3
   CONST ADS_SD_FORMAT_IID = 1
   
   Set sd = sdUtil.GetSecurityDescriptor("HKEY_CURRENT_USER\test", ADS_PATH_REGISTRY, ADS_SD_FORMAT_IID)
   sdUtil.SetSecurityDescriptor "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\test", ADS_PATH_REGISTRY, sd, ADS_SD_FORMAT_IID
   

2. Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK.
3. Right-click HKEY_CURRENT_USER, click New, and then click Key.
4. Type test, and then press ENTER.
5. Double-click the file that you created in step 1.