Error message when you use smart card authentication to log on to a Windows Server 2008-based terminal server from a client computer that is running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008: "0xC000040C"

Consider the following scenario:

• You have a computer that is running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008.
• You try to log on to a Windows Server 2008-based terminal server by using smart card authentication.

In this scenario, the logon operation fails. Additionally, you receive a "0xC000040C" error message.

Note The "0xC000040C" error code means that the revocation status of the domain controller certificate that is used for smart card authentication cannot be determined.

This issue occurs when the cached certificate revocation list (CRL) of the domain controller certificate on the client has expired.

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 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: 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, the computer must be running one of the following:

• Windows Vista
• Windows Vista Service Pack 1
• 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 previously released hotfixes.

Registry information

To use this hotfix, you do not have to make any 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, x86-based versions

Windows Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008, x86-based versions

Windows Vista, x64-based versions

Windows Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008, x64-based versions

Windows Server 2008, Itanium-based versions

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

For more information about certificate revocation lists, visit the following Microsoft Web sites: For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: