FIX: Local activation occurs on the client computer when you install a COM+ application proxy that was exported from a partition other than the Base Application Partition

Local activation occurs on the client computer when you install a Microsoft COM+ application proxy that was exported from a partition other than the Base Application Partition.

When a COM+ application proxy is exported, an .msi file is created that contains the information that is needed to use the COM+ application instance on the server and to install the COM+ application proxy locally. When a COM+ application proxy is exported from a partition other than the Base Application Partition, the COM+ application is always activated locally instead of by using the proxy. You expect the activation to occur remotely.

This problem occurs because the partition activator incorrectly marks the acceptable class context as CLSCTX_LOCAL_SERVER for a partitioned COM+ application proxy. Therefore, the activation occurs locally.

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft. However, it is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply it only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Customer Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required.

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, x86-based versions

Windows Server 2003, x64-based versions

Windows Server 2003, Itanium-based systems

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

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