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Symptoms
Consider the following scenario:
- You are running a Windows Server 2008-based or a Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1)-based computer.
- To provide additional space on the computer's hard disk, you run a disk management program to expand the size of a logical unit number (LUN).
In this scenario, the LUN size is not updated after you run the disk management program. This issue occurs if you use a computer that includes GUID partition table (GPT) disks.
Note A master boot record (MBR) disk does not experience this issue.
Cause
The Partmgr.sys system drive expands the size of a LUN on a GPT disk by forwarding IOCTL_DISK_GET_DRIVE_GEOMETRY_EX control code instead of the IOCTL_DISK_GET_PARTITION_INFO_EX control code that is used with an MBR disk. However, the IOCTL_DISK_GET_DRIVE_GEOMETRY_EX control code does not provide the updated information about the LUN size. Therefore, this issue occurs only with GPT disks.
Resolution
Hotfix information for Windows Server 2008
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:
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, you must have Windows Server 2008 installed.
Restart requirement
You must 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 Server 2008, x86-based versions
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package_1_for_kb950927~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,777 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_2_for_kb950927~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,944 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_3_for_kb950927~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,782 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_4_for_kb950927~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,782 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_client_1~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,367 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_client~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,431 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_sc_0~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,421 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_sc~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,423 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,425 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_server~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,431 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_winpesrv_0~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,422 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_winpesrv~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,429 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Update.mum | Not applicable | 3,077 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| X86_499a95cb559453eca465400ccb491cc0_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22174_none_38e5b90ad50181a7.manifest | Not applicable | 697 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| X86_microsoft-windows-os-kernel_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22174_none_6c72501fcd75db25.manifest | Not applicable | 17,806 | 07-May-2008 | 03:49 | Not applicable |
| Ntkrnlpa.exe | 6.0.6001.22174 | 3,601,464 | 07-May-2008 | 03:23 | Not applicable |
| Ntoskrnl.exe | 6.0.6001.22174 | 3,549,240 | 07-May-2008 | 03:23 | Not applicable |
Windows Server 2008, x64-based versions
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amd64_4dbdf1ab5e784bcd632342e66c28f05b_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22174_none_ee2f0d96632013ab.manifest | Not applicable | 701 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Amd64_microsoft-windows-os-kernel_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22174_none_c890eba385d34c5b.manifest | Not applicable | 16,512 | 07-May-2008 | 05:00 | Not applicable |
| Package_1_for_kb950927~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,787 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_2_for_kb950927~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,956 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_3_for_kb950927~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,792 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_4_for_kb950927~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,792 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_client_1~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,375 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_client~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,439 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_sc_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,429 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_sc~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,431 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,433 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_server~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,439 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_winpesrv_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,430 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_winpesrv~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,437 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Update.mum | Not applicable | 3,099 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Ntoskrnl.exe | 6.0.6001.22174 | 4,694,584 | 07-May-2008 | 04:03 | x64 |
Windows Server 2008, Itanium-based versions
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ia64_1694d5515e31de8b861141fc2c103d81_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22174_none_ac7d85e510fc5a94.manifest | Not applicable | 699 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Ia64_microsoft-windows-os-kernel_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22174_none_6c73f415cd73e421.manifest | Not applicable | 16,819 | 07-May-2008 | 04:32 | Not applicable |
| Package_1_for_kb950927~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,782 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_2_for_kb950927~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,787 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_3_for_kb950927~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,787 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_sc_0~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,425 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_sc~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,426 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,429 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_server~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,434 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_winpesrv_0~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,426 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_winpesrv~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,433 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Update.mum | Not applicable | 2,423 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Ntoskrnl.exe | 6.0.6001.22174 | 9,501,752 | 07-May-2008 | 03:57 | IA-64 |
Hotfix information for Windows Vista 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:
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.
Prerequisites
To apply this hotfix, you must have Windows Vista Service Pack 1 installed.
Restart requirement
You must 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 SP1, x86-based versions
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package_1_for_kb950927~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,777 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_2_for_kb950927~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,944 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_3_for_kb950927~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,782 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_4_for_kb950927~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,782 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_client_1~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,367 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_client~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,431 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_sc_0~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,421 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_sc~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,423 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,425 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_server~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,431 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_winpesrv_0~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,422 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_winpesrv~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,429 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Update.mum | Not applicable | 3,077 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| X86_499a95cb559453eca465400ccb491cc0_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22174_none_38e5b90ad50181a7.manifest | Not applicable | 697 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| X86_microsoft-windows-os-kernel_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22174_none_6c72501fcd75db25.manifest | Not applicable | 17,806 | 07-May-2008 | 03:49 | Not applicable |
| Ntkrnlpa.exe | 6.0.6001.22174 | 3,601,464 | 07-May-2008 | 03:23 | Not applicable |
| Ntoskrnl.exe | 6.0.6001.22174 | 3,549,240 | 07-May-2008 | 03:23 | Not applicable |
Windows Vista SP1, x64-based versions
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amd64_4dbdf1ab5e784bcd632342e66c28f05b_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22174_none_ee2f0d96632013ab.manifest | Not applicable | 701 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Amd64_microsoft-windows-os-kernel_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22174_none_c890eba385d34c5b.manifest | Not applicable | 16,512 | 07-May-2008 | 05:00 | Not applicable |
| Package_1_for_kb950927~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,787 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_2_for_kb950927~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,956 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_3_for_kb950927~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,792 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_4_for_kb950927~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,792 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_client_1~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,375 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_client~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,439 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_sc_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,429 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_sc~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,431 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,433 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_server~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,439 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_winpesrv_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,430 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_winpesrv~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,437 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Update.mum | Not applicable | 3,099 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Ntoskrnl.exe | 6.0.6001.22174 | 4,694,584 | 07-May-2008 | 04:03 | x64 |
Windows Vista SP1, IA-64 versions
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ia64_1694d5515e31de8b861141fc2c103d81_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22174_none_ac7d85e510fc5a94.manifest | Not applicable | 699 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Ia64_microsoft-windows-os-kernel_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22174_none_6c73f415cd73e421.manifest | Not applicable | 16,819 | 07-May-2008 | 04:32 | Not applicable |
| Package_1_for_kb950927~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,782 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_2_for_kb950927~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,787 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_3_for_kb950927~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,787 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_sc_0~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,425 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_sc~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,426 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,429 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_server~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,434 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_winpesrv_0~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,426 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Package_for_kb950927_winpesrv~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum | Not applicable | 1,433 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Update.mum | Not applicable | 2,423 | 07-May-2008 | 23:53 | Not applicable |
| Ntoskrnl.exe | 6.0.6001.22174 | 9,501,752 | 07-May-2008 | 03:57 | IA-64 |
More Information
For more information about IOCTL_DISK_GET_PARTITION_INFO_EX control code, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa365180(VS.85).aspx For more information about IOCTL_DISK_GET_DRIVE_GEOMETRY_EX control code, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa365171(vs.85).aspx
Status
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.