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Symptoms
On a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista Service pack 1 (SP1), assume that you use a Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) call to set the AutomaticManagedPagefile property of the Win32_ComputerSystem class to False. For example, to do this, you run the following command:
wmic computersystem set AutomaticManagedPagefile=FalseIn this scenario, the system unexpectedly creates page files on all local drives. If you use the System item in Control Panel to change the pagefile size, this issue does not occur. Instead, a pagefile is created only on the system drive. For more information about this method, see the "More information" section.
Resolution
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 the problem described in this article. 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=supportNote 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 on a computer that is running Windows Vista, you must have Windows Vista SP1 installed.
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:935791 How to obtain the latest Windows Vista service pack No prerequisites are required for computers that are running Windows Server 2008.
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 Vista and Windows Server 2008 file information notes
The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and the MUM files (.mum) that are installed for each environment are listed separately. MUM and MANIFEST files, and the associated security catalog (.cat) files, are critical to maintaining the state of the updated component. The security catalog files (attributes not listed) are signed with a Microsoft digital signature.
For all supported 32-bit versions of Windows Server 2008 and of Windows Vista
File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
Platform |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cimwin32.dll |
6.0.6001.22322 |
1,364,480 |
05-Dec-2008 |
04:34 |
x86 |
For all supported 64-bit versions of Windows Server 2008 and of Windows Vista
File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
Platform |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cimwin32.dll |
6.0.6001.22322 |
2,082,816 |
05-Dec-2008 |
05:38 |
x64 |
For all supported Itanium-based versions of Windows Server 2008
File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
Platform |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cimwin32.dll |
6.0.6001.22322 |
4,267,520 |
05-Dec-2008 |
05:40 |
IA-64 |
Status
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
More Information
As an alternative to setting the
AutomaticManagedPagefile property to False, follow these steps:-
In Control Panel, double-click
System. -
Click Advanced system settings.
-
In the
System Propertiesdialog box, click the Advancedtab. -
Under Performance, click
Settings. -
Click the Advanced tab, and then click
Change under Virtual memory. -
Click to clear the Automatically manage paging file size for all drives check box.
For more information about the Win32_ComputerSystem class, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa394102.aspx
Additional file information for Windows Server 2008 and for Windows Vista
Additional files for all supported 32-bit versions of Windows Server 2008 and of Windows Vista
File name |
Package_for_kb959516_client_1~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum |
File version |
Not Applicable |
File size |
1,367 |
Date (UTC) |
05-Dec-2008 |
Time (UTC) |
20:32 |
Platform |
Not Applicable |
File name |
Package_for_kb959516_client~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum |
File version |
Not Applicable |
File size |
1,430 |
Date (UTC) |
05-Dec-2008 |
Time (UTC) |
20:32 |
Platform |
Not Applicable |
File name |
Package_for_kb959516_sc_0~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum |
File version |
Not Applicable |
File size |
1,421 |
Date (UTC) |
05-Dec-2008 |
Time (UTC) |
20:32 |
Platform |
Not Applicable |
File name |
Package_for_kb959516_sc~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum |
File version |
Not Applicable |
File size |
1,422 |
Date (UTC) |
05-Dec-2008 |
Time (UTC) |
20:32 |
Platform |
Not Applicable |
File name |
Package_for_kb959516_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum |
File version |
Not Applicable |
File size |
1,425 |
Date (UTC) |
05-Dec-2008 |
Time (UTC) |
20:32 |
Platform |
Not Applicable |
File name |
Package_for_kb959516_server~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum |
File version |
Not Applicable |
File size |
1,430 |
Date (UTC) |
05-Dec-2008 |
Time (UTC) |
20:32 |
Platform |
Not Applicable |
File name |
X86_microsoft-windows-w..ovider-cimwin32-dll_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22322_none_d020f2841f3bd02d.manifest |
File version |
Not Applicable |
File size |
14,346 |
Date (UTC) |
05-Dec-2008 |
Time (UTC) |
05:15 |
Platform |
Not Applicable |
Additional files for all supported 64-bit versions of Windows Server 2008 and of Windows Vista
File name |
Amd64_microsoft-windows-w..ovider-cimwin32-dll_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22322_none_2c3f8e07d7994163.manifest |
File version |
Not Applicable |
File size |
14,679 |
Date (UTC) |
05-Dec-2008 |
Time (UTC) |
05:57 |
Platform |
Not Applicable |
File name |
Package_for_kb959516_client_1~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum |
File version |
Not Applicable |
File size |
1,375 |
Date (UTC) |
05-Dec-2008 |
Time (UTC) |
20:32 |
Platform |
Not Applicable |
File name |
Package_for_kb959516_client~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum |
File version |
Not Applicable |
File size |
1,438 |
Date (UTC) |
05-Dec-2008 |
Time (UTC) |
20:32 |
Platform |
Not Applicable |
File name |
Package_for_kb959516_sc_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum |
File version |
Not Applicable |
File size |
1,429 |
Date (UTC) |
05-Dec-2008 |
Time (UTC) |
20:32 |
Platform |
Not Applicable |
File name |
Package_for_kb959516_sc~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum |
File version |
Not Applicable |
File size |
1,430 |
Date (UTC) |
05-Dec-2008 |
Time (UTC) |
20:32 |
Platform |
Not Applicable |
File name |
Package_for_kb959516_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum |
File version |
Not Applicable |
File size |
1,433 |
Date (UTC) |
05-Dec-2008 |
Time (UTC) |
20:32 |
Platform |
Not Applicable |
File name |
Package_for_kb959516_server~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum |
File version |
Not Applicable |
File size |
1,438 |
Date (UTC) |
05-Dec-2008 |
Time (UTC) |
20:32 |
Platform |
Not Applicable |
Additional files for all supported Itanium-based versions of Windows Server 2008
File name |
Ia64_microsoft-windows-w..ovider-cimwin32-dll_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22322_none_d022967a1f39d929.manifest |
File version |
Not Applicable |
File size |
14,648 |
Date (UTC) |
05-Dec-2008 |
Time (UTC) |
06:32 |
Platform |
Not Applicable |
File name |
Package_for_kb959516_sc_0~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum |
File version |
Not Applicable |
File size |
1,425 |
Date (UTC) |
05-Dec-2008 |
Time (UTC) |
20:32 |
Platform |
Not Applicable |
File name |
Package_for_kb959516_sc~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum |
File version |
Not Applicable |
File size |
1,426 |
Date (UTC) |
05-Dec-2008 |
Time (UTC) |
20:32 |
Platform |
Not Applicable |
File name |
Package_for_kb959516_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum |
File version |
Not Applicable |
File size |
1,429 |
Date (UTC) |
05-Dec-2008 |
Time (UTC) |
20:32 |
Platform |
Not Applicable |
File name |
Package_for_kb959516_server~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum |
File version |
Not Applicable |
File size |
1,434 |
Date (UTC) |
05-Dec-2008 |
Time (UTC) |
20:32 |
Platform |
Not Applicable |