Applies ToWindows 7 Enterprise Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Starter Windows 7 Ultimate Windows Server 2008 R2 Datacenter Windows Server 2008 R2 Enterprise Windows Server 2008 R2 for Itanium-Based Systems Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Windows Server 2008 R2 Web Edition

Symptoms

The description of keys in the Crypto Next Generation (CNG) user interface always includes the following information, even when a description of the key is provided:

There is no key description provided with this key.Note In the Crypto Next Generation (CNG) user interface, the information that is included in several dialog boxes includes the key description. The key description is useful to users who manage multiple keys. For example, when you have to sign an email message by using a key from multiple available keys, the key description is useful for determining which key should be used.

Resolution

After you install the hotfix, you can read existing key descriptions by using the CNG user interface. However, you cannot edit key descriptions by using the CNG user interface.

Hotfix information

Note To fix the issue in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1, go to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article:

2894375 Private key description cannot be retrieved through CNG API on Windows 7 SP 1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 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.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must be running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2.

Registry information

To use the hotfix in this package, you do not have to make any changes to the registry.

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace a previously released hotfix.

File information

The global 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 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 file information notes

  • The files that apply to a specific product, milestone (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table:

    Version

    Product

    Milestone

    Service branch

    6.1.760 0.20xxx

    Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2

    RTM

    LDR

    6.1.760 1.21xxx

    Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2

    SP1

    LDR

  • 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 extremely important to maintain 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 x86-based versions of Windows 7

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

Platform

Ncrypt.dll

6.1.7600.20907

219,136

23-Feb-2011

05:51

x86

Ncrypt.dll

6.1.7601.21666

219,136

23-Feb-2011

05:17

x86

For all supported x64-based versions of Windows 7 and of Windows Server 2008 R2

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

Platform

Ncrypt.dll

6.1.7600.20907

307,712

23-Feb-2011

06:25

x64

Ncrypt.dll

6.1.7601.21666

307,200

23-Feb-2011

06:18

x64

Ncrypt.dll

6.1.7600.20907

219,136

23-Feb-2011

05:51

x86

Ncrypt.dll

6.1.7601.21666

219,136

23-Feb-2011

05:17

x86

For all supported IA-64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

Platform

Ncrypt.dll

6.1.7600.20907

551,936

23-Feb-2011

05:27

IA-64

Ncrypt.dll

6.1.7601.21666

549,888

23-Feb-2011

05:15

IA-64

Ncrypt.dll

6.1.7600.20907

219,136

23-Feb-2011

05:51

x86

Ncrypt.dll

6.1.7601.21666

219,136

23-Feb-2011

05:17

x86

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

Additional file information

Additional file information for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2

Additional files for all supported x86-based versions of Windows 7

File name

Update.mum

File version

Not applicable

File size

2,773

Date (UTC)

23-Feb-2011

Time (UTC)

15:53

Platform

Not applicable

File name

X86_ca15c5747dca7cebf1a89b85beb3fbea_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.21666_none_8e952ca8db82d8de.manifest

File version

Not applicable

File size

698

Date (UTC)

23-Feb-2011

Time (UTC)

15:53

Platform

Not applicable

File name

X86_cbbe0e1ce1e648daf4eada07f231c9d7_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20907_none_f0854b2502d2ab69.manifest

File version

Not applicable

File size

698

Date (UTC)

23-Feb-2011

Time (UTC)

15:53

Platform

Not applicable

File name

X86_microsoft-windows-ncrypt-dll_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20907_none_5e96d1f26bca88c7.manifest

File version

Not applicable

File size

2,737

Date (UTC)

23-Feb-2011

Time (UTC)

06:17

Platform

Not applicable

File name

X86_microsoft-windows-ncrypt-dll_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.21666_none_603b4d40692285db.manifest

File version

Not applicable

File size

2,737

Date (UTC)

23-Feb-2011

Time (UTC)

05:46

Platform

Not applicable

Additional files for all supported x64-based versions of Windows 7 and of Windows Server 2008 R2

File name

Amd64_216a7c9dadc02a8c4c5f727dfd908a33_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20907_none_fd9a0466398e89f0.manifest

File version

Not applicable

File size

702

Date (UTC)

23-Feb-2011

Time (UTC)

15:53

Platform

Not applicable

File name

Amd64_3aec4448572e799f095448319efe40bf_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20907_none_1a97eef08d8a6056.manifest

File version

Not applicable

File size

1,044

Date (UTC)

23-Feb-2011

Time (UTC)

15:53

Platform

Not applicable

File name

Amd64_98b9ad4368fddc67ea7e3100262b297f_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.21666_none_32599331c8fa02ab.manifest

File version

Not applicable

File size

702

Date (UTC)

23-Feb-2011

Time (UTC)

15:53

Platform

Not applicable

File name

Amd64_ca15c5747dca7cebf1a89b85beb3fbea_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.21666_none_eab3c82c93e04a14.manifest

File version

Not applicable

File size

700

Date (UTC)

23-Feb-2011

Time (UTC)

15:53

Platform

Not applicable

File name

Amd64_cbbe0e1ce1e648daf4eada07f231c9d7_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20907_none_4ca3e6a8bb301c9f.manifest

File version

Not applicable

File size

700

Date (UTC)

23-Feb-2011

Time (UTC)

15:53

Platform

Not applicable

File name

Amd64_d310fb1099669b712233c396fef793ac_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.21666_none_848deef5bc941322.manifest

File version

Not applicable

File size

1,044

Date (UTC)

23-Feb-2011

Time (UTC)

15:53

Platform

Not applicable

File name

Amd64_microsoft-windows-ncrypt-dll_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20907_none_bab56d762427f9fd.manifest

File version

Not applicable

File size

2,741

Date (UTC)

23-Feb-2011

Time (UTC)

07:21

Platform

Not applicable

File name

Amd64_microsoft-windows-ncrypt-dll_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.21666_none_bc59e8c4217ff711.manifest

File version

Not applicable

File size

2,741

Date (UTC)

23-Feb-2011

Time (UTC)

07:02

Platform

Not applicable

File name

Update.mum

File version

Not applicable

File size

4,059

Date (UTC)

23-Feb-2011

Time (UTC)

15:53

Platform

Not applicable

File name

X86_microsoft-windows-ncrypt-dll_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20907_none_5e96d1f26bca88c7.manifest

File version

Not applicable

File size

2,737

Date (UTC)

23-Feb-2011

Time (UTC)

06:17

Platform

Not applicable

File name

X86_microsoft-windows-ncrypt-dll_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.21666_none_603b4d40692285db.manifest

File version

Not applicable

File size

2,737

Date (UTC)

23-Feb-2011

Time (UTC)

05:46

Platform

Not applicable

Additional files for all supported IA-64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2

File name

Ia64_8d0cadb98f76c2019d4ddaaba9bcd4f8_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20907_none_561685b8cb9fb7d5.manifest

File version

Not applicable

File size

700

Date (UTC)

23-Feb-2011

Time (UTC)

15:52

Platform

Not applicable

File name

Ia64_ca15c5747dca7cebf1a89b85beb3fbea_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.21666_none_8e96d09edb80e1da.manifest

File version

Not applicable

File size

699

Date (UTC)

23-Feb-2011

Time (UTC)

15:52

Platform

Not applicable

File name

Ia64_cbbe0e1ce1e648daf4eada07f231c9d7_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20907_none_f086ef1b02d0b465.manifest

File version

Not applicable

File size

699

Date (UTC)

23-Feb-2011

Time (UTC)

15:52

Platform

Not applicable

File name

Ia64_e08dd1d09c6783e8d00e6a8896556f86_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.21666_none_93ad882bdc5e5b87.manifest

File version

Not applicable

File size

700

Date (UTC)

23-Feb-2011

Time (UTC)

15:52

Platform

Not applicable

File name

Ia64_microsoft-windows-ncrypt-dll_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20907_none_5e9875e86bc891c3.manifest

File version

Not applicable

File size

2,739

Date (UTC)

23-Feb-2011

Time (UTC)

07:10

Platform

Not applicable

File name

Ia64_microsoft-windows-ncrypt-dll_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.21666_none_603cf13669208ed7.manifest

File version

Not applicable

File size

2,739

Date (UTC)

23-Feb-2011

Time (UTC)

06:35

Platform

Not applicable

File name

Update.mum

File version

Not applicable

File size

2,169

Date (UTC)

23-Feb-2011

Time (UTC)

15:52

Platform

Not applicable

File name

X86_microsoft-windows-ncrypt-dll_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20907_none_5e96d1f26bca88c7.manifest

File version

Not applicable

File size

2,737

Date (UTC)

23-Feb-2011

Time (UTC)

06:17

Platform

Not applicable

File name

X86_microsoft-windows-ncrypt-dll_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.21666_none_603b4d40692285db.manifest

File version

Not applicable

File size

2,737

Date (UTC)

23-Feb-2011

Time (UTC)

05:46

Platform

Not applicable

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