Problems with Client PCMWIN16 and Mandatory Jobs

 Last reviewed: March 3, 1997
Article ID: Q122320
1.00 1.10 WINDOWS kbnetwork kbbug1.00 kbbug1.10 kbbug1.20

The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Systems Management Server versions 1.0, 1.1 and 1.2

SYMPTOMS

When the client PCMWIN16 pops up with multiple new pending jobs and one mandatory job, the program counts down and executes the mandatory job only and closes the window. The remaining pending jobs do not run until additional new jobs become pending.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, do one of the following: 

   - Have the user log off and log on again.

   -or-

   - Go to the Systems Management Server Client program group and run the
     Package Command Manager icon to force PCM to refresh.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Systems Management Server versions 1.0, 1.1, and 1.2. A supported fix is now available, but has not been fully regression-tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Product Support Services for more information.

KBCategory: kbnetwork kbbug1.00 kbbug1.10 kbbug1.20
KBSubcategory: smspcm ntnetserv ntutil ntui
Additional reference words: sms prodsms 1.00 1.10 1.20
Keywords : ntnetserv ntui ntutil smspcm kbbug1.00 kbbug1.10 kbnetwork
Version : 1.00 1.10
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: March 3, 1997
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