Symptoms
On a Windows Server 2003 R2-based computer that has Distributed File System Replication (DFSR) installed, some files are missing after a DFSR replication. Additional investigation indicates that these files are locked during the DFSR replication process.
For example, an executable file is running during a DFSR replication, and this file has to be updated. In this situation, you will find that the executable file is missing after the executable file is closed. Additionally, the following event is added in the DFS Replication event log: Note You can obtain the name of the missing file from this event.
Resolution
Hotfix information for Windows Server 2003
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, the computer must run Windows Server 2003 R2 or Windows Server 2003 R2 Service Pack 2 (SP2).
Restart requirement
You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.
Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix does not replace a previously released hotfix.
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 Server 2003 R2, x86-based version
|
File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
Platform |
SP requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
W03a2409.dll |
5.2.3790.3312 |
40,960 |
23-Mar-2009 |
15:44 |
x86 |
SP1 |
|
Dfsr.exe |
5.2.3790.3312 |
1,702,400 |
23-Mar-2009 |
16:10 |
x86 |
SP1 |
Windows Server 2003 R2 SP2, x86-based version
|
File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
Platform |
SP requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
W03a3409.dll |
5.2.3790.4481 |
26,112 |
23-Mar-2009 |
11:02 |
x86 |
SP2 |
|
Dfsr.exe |
5.2.3790.4481 |
1,702,400 |
23-Mar-2009 |
11:08 |
x86 |
SP2 |
Windows Server 2003 R2, x64-based version
|
File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
Platform |
SP requirement |
Service branch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dfsr.exe |
5.2.3790.3312 |
3,590,144 |
23-Mar-2009 |
05:14 |
x64 |
SP1 |
Not Applicable |
|
W03a2409.dll |
5.2.3790.3312 |
41,472 |
23-Mar-2009 |
05:14 |
x64 |
SP1 |
Not Applicable |
|
Ww03a2409.dll |
5.2.3790.3312 |
40,960 |
23-Mar-2009 |
05:14 |
x86 |
SP1 |
WOW |
Windows Server 2003 R2 SP2, x64-based version
|
File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
Platform |
SP requirement |
Service branch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dfsr.exe |
5.2.3790.4481 |
3,590,144 |
23-Mar-2009 |
05:21 |
x64 |
SP2 |
Not Applicable |
|
W03a3409.dll |
5.2.3790.4481 |
26,624 |
23-Mar-2009 |
05:21 |
x64 |
SP2 |
Not Applicable |
|
Ww03a3409.dll |
5.2.3790.4481 |
26,112 |
23-Mar-2009 |
05:21 |
x86 |
SP2 |
WOW |
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
