Symptoms
Consider the following scenario:
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You have a Distributed File System (DFS) Replication group that consists of computers that host replicated folders.
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On a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 R2, you take one of the following actions:
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You convert a read/write replicated folder to a read-only replicated folder.
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Or, you create a new read-only replicated folder by using preseeded data that is copied from one of the read/write replicated folders.
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In this scenario, you notice a persistent outgoing replication backlog on the computer that hosts the read-only replicated folder. This outgoing replication backlog does not decrease in size over time.
Cause
This issue occurs because the DFS Replication service calculates version information incorrectly. This incorrect behavior causes the outgoing replication backlog to occur. The backlog persists because the read-only replicated folder does not replicate changes to other replicated folders.
Note The hotfix does not repair the condition since it is caused during initial replication on the read-only partner. It only prevents the problem when the hotfix is already installed on the read-only partner and initial replication is performed.
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 website:
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.
Prerequisites
To apply this hotfix, your computer must be running Windows Server 2008 R2.
Restart requirement
You may have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.
Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix does not replace a previously released hotfix.
File information
The English (United States) version of this hotfix installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and the times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The dates and the times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time together with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and the times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.
Windows Server 2008 R2 file information notes
Important
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The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and the MUM files (.mum) that are installed for each environment are listed separately in the "Additional file information for Windows Server 2008 R2 and for Windows 7" section. MUM and MANIFEST files, and the associated security catalog (.cat) files, are very important for maintaining the state of the updated components. The security catalog files, for which the attributes are not listed, are signed with a Microsoft digital signature.
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2
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File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
Hashes |
Platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dfsrprovs.mof |
Not applicable |
75,200 |
13-Jul-2009 |
20:20 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
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Dfsrress.dll |
6.1.7600.16385 |
2,048 |
14-Jul-2009 |
01:26 |
MD5: 1461DEFD250550CD82CFE284E6522AC0 |
x64 |
|
Dfsrs.exe |
6.1.7600.20756 |
4,510,208 |
16-Jul-2010 |
10:44 |
MD5: 171E11370FEA1D4125C78358A6E0D4BF |
x64 |
Status
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
More Information
For more information about software update terminology, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates
For more information, visit the following Microsoft webiste:
Make a replicated folder read-only on a particular member
Additional file information
Additional file information for Windows Server 2008 R2
Additional files for all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2
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File name |
Amd64_b980ee021ad4dd28fd4728e54c46274e_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20756_none_053946cffae55c50.manifest |
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File version |
Not applicable |
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File size |
712 |
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Date (UTC) |
16-Jul-2010 |
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Time (UTC) |
19:28 |
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SHA-1 hash |
Not applicable |
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MD5 hash |
Not applicable |
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File name |
Amd64_microsoft-windows-dfsr-core-serveronly_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20756_none_fa2bb528da7cb1df.manifest |
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File version |
Not applicable |
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File size |
35,681 |
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Date (UTC) |
16-Jul-2010 |
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Time (UTC) |
19:28 |
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SHA-1 hash |
Not applicable |
|
MD5 hash |
Not applicable |
|
File name |
Package_1_for_kb2285835~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.1.1.0.mum |
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File version |
Not applicable |
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File size |
2,689 |
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Date (UTC) |
16-Jul-2010 |
|
Time (UTC) |
19:28 |
|
SHA-1 hash |
Not applicable |
|
MD5 hash |
Not applicable |
|
File name |
Package_for_kb2285835_rtm~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.1.1.0.mum |
|
File version |
Not applicable |
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File size |
2,315 |
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Date (UTC) |
16-Jul-2010 |
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Time (UTC) |
19:28 |
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SHA-1 hash |
Not applicable |
|
MD5 hash |
Not applicable |
