Microsoft has released a hotfix to support the new 64-bit CPU from VIA Technologies. You can apply this hotfix on computers that are running Windows XP or later operating systems. This hotfix adds the ID and vendor strings for the new VIA 64-bit CPU. After you apply this hotfix, computers that are running Windows XP or later operating systems can recognize the VIA 64-bit CPU and the system model that is based on this kind of CPU.

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Hotfix information for Windows Server 2008 and for Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 (SP1)

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.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must have Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista SP1 installed.

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 Server 2008 or Windows Vista Service Pack 1, x86-based versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform
Package_1_for_kb949459~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	1,777	17-Jun-2008	19:00	Not Applicable
Package_2_for_kb949459~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	1,944	17-Jun-2008	19:00	Not Applicable
Package_3_for_kb949459~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	1,782	17-Jun-2008	19:00	Not Applicable
Package_4_for_kb949459~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	1,782	17-Jun-2008	19:00	Not Applicable
Package_for_kb949459_client_1~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	1,367	17-Jun-2008	19:00	Not Applicable
Package_for_kb949459_client~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	1,431	17-Jun-2008	19:00	Not Applicable
Package_for_kb949459_sc_0~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	1,421	17-Jun-2008	19:00	Not Applicable
Package_for_kb949459_sc~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	1,423	17-Jun-2008	19:00	Not Applicable
Package_for_kb949459_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	1,425	17-Jun-2008	19:00	Not Applicable
Package_for_kb949459_server~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	1,431	17-Jun-2008	19:00	Not Applicable
Package_for_kb949459_winpesrv_0~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	1,422	17-Jun-2008	19:00	Not Applicable
Package_for_kb949459_winpesrv~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	1,429	17-Jun-2008	19:00	Not Applicable
Update.mum	Not Applicable	3,077	17-Jun-2008	19:00	Not Applicable
X86_80085fdea079366665f7c3c9f82529a3_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22204_none_001a85e8cdbba4be.manifest	Not Applicable	697	17-Jun-2008	19:00	Not Applicable
X86_microsoft-windows-os-kernel_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22204_none_6cbe0179cd3d14b5.manifest	Not Applicable	17,806	17-Jun-2008	04:14	Not Applicable
Ntkrnlpa.exe	6.0.6001.22204	3,601,464	17-Jun-2008	03:32	Not Applicable
Ntoskrnl.exe	6.0.6001.22204	3,549,240	17-Jun-2008	03:32	Not Applicable

Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista Service Pack 1, x64-based versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform
Amd64_5a6a8c535d0358f1621664cf9fa7e750_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22204_none_bec83261de368186.manifest	Not Applicable	701	17-Jun-2008	19:00	Not Applicable
Amd64_hal.inf_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22204_none_5fc84b87d966d713.manifest	Not Applicable	1,656	17-Jun-2008	19:01	Not Applicable
Amd64_microsoft-windows-os-kernel_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22204_none_c8dc9cfd859a85eb.manifest	Not Applicable	16,512	17-Jun-2008	06:35	Not Applicable
Package_1_for_kb949459~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	2,482	17-Jun-2008	19:00	Not Applicable
Package_2_for_kb949459~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	2,651	17-Jun-2008	19:00	Not Applicable
Package_3_for_kb949459~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	2,487	17-Jun-2008	19:00	Not Applicable
Package_4_for_kb949459~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	2,489	17-Jun-2008	19:00	Not Applicable
Package_for_kb949459_client_1~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	1,375	17-Jun-2008	19:00	Not Applicable
Package_for_kb949459_client~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	1,439	17-Jun-2008	19:00	Not Applicable
Package_for_kb949459_sc_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	1,430	17-Jun-2008	19:00	Not Applicable
Package_for_kb949459_sc~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	1,431	17-Jun-2008	19:00	Not Applicable
Package_for_kb949459_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	1,433	17-Jun-2008	19:00	Not Applicable
Package_for_kb949459_server~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	1,439	17-Jun-2008	19:00	Not Applicable
Package_for_kb949459_winpesrv_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	1,430	17-Jun-2008	19:00	Not Applicable
Package_for_kb949459_winpesrv~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	1,438	17-Jun-2008	19:00	Not Applicable
Update.mum	Not Applicable	3,099	17-Jun-2008	19:00	Not Applicable
Hal.dll	6.0.6001.22204	233,528	17-Jun-2008	04:08	x64
Ntoskrnl.exe	6.0.6001.22204	4,694,072	17-Jun-2008	04:08	x64

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Hotfix information for Windows 2003

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.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must have Windows Server 2003 with SP2 installed.

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 Server 2003 with SP2, x64-based versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform	SP requirement
Hal.dll	5.2.3790.4355	280,064	14-Aug-2008	21:37	x64	SP2
Ntkrnlmp.exe	5.2.3790.4355	4,605,440	14-Aug-2008	21:37	x64	SP2
Ntoskrnl.exe	5.2.3790.4355	4,536,320	14-Aug-2008	21:37	x64	SP2

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Hotfix information for Windows XP

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.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must have Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition with SP2 installed.

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 XP Professional x64 Edition

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform	SP requirement
Hal.dll	5.2.3790.4355	280,064	14-Aug-2008	21:37	x64	SP2
Ntkrnlmp.exe	5.2.3790.4355	4,605,440	14-Aug-2008	21:37	x64	SP2
Ntoskrnl.exe	5.2.3790.4355	4,536,320	14-Aug-2008	21:37	x64	SP2

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

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The third-party products that this article discusses are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, about the performance or reliability of these products.

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