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Article ID: 941660 - Last Review: May 20, 2008 - Revision: 2.2

Windows PowerShell 1.0 does not work correctly with custom locales or with programs that prevent Windows PowerShell 1.0 from accessing the root of each file system drive in Windows Vista, in Windows Server 2003, and in Windows XP

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SYMPTOMS

Windows PowerShell 1.0 does not work correctly with custom locales or with programs that prevent Windows PowerShell 1.0 from accessing the root of each file system drive. You may see the following symptoms.

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Symptom 1: Windows PowerShell 1.0 fails when a custom locale is set

If the operating system uses a custom locale (The custom locale is set in the Regional and Language Options item in Control Panel.), Windows PowerShell 1.0 fails when you try to start Windows PowerShell. When Windows PowerShell 1.0 fails, it displays an error message that resembles the following:

PowerShell.EXE has stopped working
A problem caused the program to stop working correctly. Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available.

When you click Close Program, Windows PowerShell 1.0 crashes, and an event that resembles the following is recorded in the Application log:

Log Name: Application
Source: .NET Runtime
Date: Date
Event ID: 1023
Task Category: None
Level: Error
Keywords: Classic
User: N/A
Computer: ComputerName
Description: .NET Runtime version 2.0.50727.312 - Culture ID 3072 (0x0C00) is not a supported culture. Parameter name: culture

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Symptom 2: Cannot access the root of the file system drive

If Windows PowerShell 1.0 cannot access the root of a file system drive, Windows PowerShell displays an error message that reports an unhandled exception.

For example, after you install Microsoft SoftGrid on the computer, Windows PowerShell 1.0 throws an exception when the computer starts. If you use the Get-PsDrive cmdlet to list the available drives, the drive on which SoftGrid is installed together with any remaining drives do not appear in the resulting drive list.

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RESOLUTION

Service pack information

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows Vista. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

935791 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/935791/ ) How to obtain the latest Windows Vista service pack

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Hotfix information

Windows Vista

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.

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, submit a request to 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, Windows PowerShell 1.0 must be installed on the computer.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other previously released hotfixes.

Registry information

This hotfix requires no changes to the registry.

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, 32-bit versions

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File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform
Msil_microsoft.powershell.consolehost_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20706_none_36624ddcecfee6e7.manifest	Not Applicable	3,130	23-Oct-2007	21:49	Not Applicable
Msil_system.management.automation_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20706_none_200e6661fc435f1c.manifest	Not Applicable	3,156	23-Oct-2007	21:49	Not Applicable
Update.mum	Not Applicable	2,368	23-Oct-2007	21:49	Not Applicable
X86_a88abb50afab168f445296808ce54665_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20706_none_0e2e06a53a904544.manifest	Not Applicable	663	23-Oct-2007	21:49	Not Applicable
X86_dac493fb69cf5d5e7d4b192433e52ab5_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20706_none_86f8143e92e56188.manifest	Not Applicable	659	23-Oct-2007	21:49	Not Applicable
Microsoft.powershell.consolehost.dll	6.0.6000.20706	204,800	23-Oct-2007	03:10	x86
System.management.automation.dll	6.0.6000.20706	1,564,672	23-Oct-2007	03:10	x86

Windows Vista, 64-bit versions

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File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform
Amd64_a88abb50afab168f445296808ce54665_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20706_none_6a4ca228f2edb67a.manifest	Not Applicable	665	23-Oct-2007	21:49	Not Applicable
Amd64_dac493fb69cf5d5e7d4b192433e52ab5_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20706_none_e316afc24b42d2be.manifest	Not Applicable	661	23-Oct-2007	21:49	Not Applicable
Msil_microsoft.powershell.consolehost_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20706_none_36624ddcecfee6e7.manifest	Not Applicable	3,132	23-Oct-2007	21:51	Not Applicable
Msil_system.management.automation_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20706_none_200e6661fc435f1c.manifest	Not Applicable	3,158	23-Oct-2007	21:51	Not Applicable
Update.mum	Not Applicable	2,378	23-Oct-2007	21:49	Not Applicable
Microsoft.powershell.consolehost.dll	6.0.6000.20706	204,800	23-Oct-2007	04:03	x86
System.management.automation.dll	6.0.6000.20706	1,564,672	23-Oct-2007	04:03	x86

Windows XP

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, Windows PowerShell 1.0 together with Windows XP Service Pack 2 must be installed on the computer.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other previously released hotfixes.

Registry information

This hotfix requires no changes to the registry.

File information

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File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform	SP requirement	Service branch
Pscustomsetuputil.exe	6.0.6000.20703	20,480	19-Oct-2007	05:03	x86	None	Not Applicable
Spupdsvc.exe	6.2.29.0	22,752	30-Jun-2007	18:45	x86	None	Not Applicable
Microsoft.powershell.consolehost.dll	6.0.6000.20706	204,800	14-Nov-2007	04:47	x86	SP2	SP2QFE
System.management.automation.dll	6.0.6000.20706	1,564,672	14-Nov-2007	04:47	x86	SP2	SP2QFE
Pscustomsetuputil.exe	6.0.6000.20703	20,480	19-Oct-2007	05:03	x86	None	Not Applicable

Windows Server 2003

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, Windows PowerShell 1.0 must be installed on the computer. Additionally, one of the following service packs must be installed on the computer:

Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other previously released hotfixes.

Registry information

This hotfix requires no changes to the registry.

File information

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File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform	SP requirement	Service branch
Pscustomsetuputil.exe	6.0.6000.20703	20,480	22-Oct-2007	04:38	x86	None	Not Applicable
Spupdsvc.exe	6.2.29.0	22,752	06-Aug-2007	11:42	x86	None	Not Applicable
Microsoft.powershell.consolehost.dll	6.0.6000.20706	204,800	14-Nov-2007	04:33	x86	SP1	SP1QFE
System.management.automation.dll	6.0.6000.20706	1,564,672	14-Nov-2007	04:33	x86	SP1	SP1QFE
Pscustomsetuputil.exe	6.0.6000.20703	20,480	22-Oct-2007	04:38	x86	None	Not Applicable

Windows Server 2003, x64-based versions

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File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform	SP requirement	Service branch
Pscustomsetuputil.exe	6.0.6000.20703	20,480	15-Nov-2007	04:49	x86	None	Not Applicable
Spupdsvc.exe	6.2.29.0	25,824	15-Nov-2007	04:49	x64	None	Not Applicable
Microsoft.powershell.consolehost.dll	6.0.6000.20706	204,800	15-Nov-2007	04:47	x86	SP1	SP1QFE
System.management.automation.dll	6.0.6000.20706	1,564,672	15-Nov-2007	04:47	x86	SP1	SP1QFE
Pscustomsetuputil.exe	6.0.6000.20703	20,480	15-Nov-2007	04:49	x86	None	Not Applicable

Windows Server 2003, Itanium-based versions

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File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform	SP requirement	Service branch
Pscustomsetuputil.exe	6.0.6000.20703	20,480	15-Nov-2007	04:49	x86	None	Not Applicable
Spupdsvc.exe	6.2.29.0	37,088	15-Nov-2007	04:49	IA-64	None	Not Applicable
Microsoft.powershell.consolehost.dll	6.0.6000.20719	204,800	15-Nov-2007	04:49	x86	SP1	SP1QFE
System.management.automation.dll	6.0.6000.20719	1,564,672	15-Nov-2007	04:49	x86	SP1	SP1QFE
Pscustomsetuputil.exe	6.0.6000.20703	20,480	15-Nov-2007	04:49	x86	None	Not Applicable

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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. This problem was first corrected in Windows Vista Service Pack 1.

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MORE INFORMATION

Windows PowerShell is a new command line shell and scripting language that can be used for system administration. Windows PowerShell can also be used to manage applications that run on Windows. Windows PowerShell helps speed up automation, and Windows PowerShell is easy for organizations to learn and to use so that they can achieve better productivity and better control.

For more information about Windows PowerShell 1.0, click the following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

928439 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928439/ ) Windows PowerShell 1.0 Installation Package for Windows Vista

926139 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/926139/ ) Windows PowerShell 1.0 English Language Installation Packages for Windows Server 2003 and for Windows XP

926140 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/926140/ ) Windows PowerShell 1.0 Localized Installation Package for Windows Server 2003 and for Windows XP

For more information about software update terminology, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/824684/LN/ ) Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

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