After you set the value of the EventMask parameter to WTS_EVENT_FLUSH in the WTSWaitSystemEvent function in Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008, you cannot receive pending WTSWaitSystemEvent function calls if the target server is running Windows XP

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SYMPTOMS

You develop an application by using the WTSWaitSystemEvent function in Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008. You set the value of the EventMask parameter to WTS_EVENT_FLUSH in the WTSWaitSystemEvent function. The WTS_Event_Flush value enables you to receive all pending WTSWaitSystemEvent function calls on the specified terminal server handle. However, when the application runs in Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 and the target server runs Windows XP, pending calls to the WTSWaitSystemEvent function do not return as expected.

When this problem occurs, the application that uses the WTSWaitSystemEvent function will crash. Therefore, you must end the corresponding process in Task Manager. This recovers the application.

Notes
  • In Windows Vista RTM, a function fails when the target server is a local computer, or when it is a remote computer that is running Windows XP. However, hotfix 941561 resolves this problem. After you apply hotfix 941561, the function works both locally and remotely.
  • In Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) or in Windows Server 2008, the function works locally. However, it fails if the target server is running Windows XP.
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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=support
(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 on a computer that is running Windows Vista, you must have Windows Vista SP1 or Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2) installed.

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 MUM files (.mum) 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 x86-based versions of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
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File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Winsta.dll6.0.6001.22434140,80015-May-200913:02x86
Winsta.dll6.0.6002.22137140,80015-May-200912:52x86
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
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File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Winsta.dll6.0.6001.22434205,82415-May-200913:18x64
Winsta.dll6.0.6002.22137206,33615-May-200912:52x64
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STATUS

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

For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
941561
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/941561/ )
After you set the value of the EventMask parameter to WTS_EVENT_FLUSH in the WTSWaitSystemEvent function, no pending calls to the function return on a Windows Vista-based computer


For more information about the WTSWaitSystemEvent function, visit the following Web site:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa383856(VS.85).aspx
(http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa383856(VS.85).aspx)

Additional file information for Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista

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Article ID: 971311 - Last Review: October 7, 2011 - Revision: 2.0
APPLIES TO
  • Windows Vista Business
  • Windows Vista Enterprise
  • Windows Vista Ultimate
  • Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition
  • Windows Server 2008 Standard
  • Windows Server 2008 Enterprise
  • Windows Server 2008 Datacenter
  • Windows Server 2008 Standard without Hyper-V
  • Windows Server 2008 Datacenter without Hyper-V
  • Windows Server 2008 Enterprise without Hyper-V
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