SMS: %SMS_LOCAL_DIR%\MS\CORE\BIN Added to Path Multiple Times

ID: Q243189

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Systems Management Server versions 2.0, 2.0 SP1

SYMPTOMS

If you open Control Panel on a computer that is a Systems Management Server (SMS) 2.0 client, "%SMS_LOCAL_DIR%\MS\CORE\BIN" is added to your path. However, closing Control Panel does not remove the entry. Each time you open Control Panel, another instance of "%SMS_LOCAL_DIR%\MS\CORE\BIN" is added to the path.

RESOLUTION

A supported fix that corrects this problem is now available from Microsoft, but it has not been fully regression tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. If you are not severely affected by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Systems Management Server service pack that contains this fix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the fix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information on support costs, please go to the following address on the World Wide Web:

http://www.microsoft.com/support/supportnet/overview/overview.asp

The English-language version of this fix should have the following file attributes or later:


   Date      Time   Version          Size    File name    Platform
   ----------------------------------------------------------------
   9/20/99   3:48am 2.00.1380.1033   231,264 Abnwcli.dll  i386
   9/20/99   3:44am 2.00.1380.1033   256,864 Bindclin.dll i386
   9/10/99   7:49pm 2.00.1380.1023   158,544 Ccim32.dll   i386
   9/28/99   6:40pm                3,212,419 Clicore.exe  i386
   9/20/99   3:48am 2.00.1380.1033   157,536 Falclin.dll  i386
   9/20/99   3:49am 2.00.1380.1033   336,736 Mslmclin.dll i386
   9/20/99   3:44am 2.00.1380.1033   266,592 Ndsclin.dll  i386
   9/28/99   6:37pm 2.00.1380.1046    65,584 Smscfg.cpl   i386
   9/20/99   3:46am 2.00.1380.1033   408,848 Abnwcli.dll  Alpha
   9/10/99   7:49pm 2.00.1380.1023   253,200 Ccim32.dll   Alpha
   9/28/99   6:41pm                4,236,104 Clicore.exe  Alpha
   9/20/99   3:46am 2.00.1380.1033   285,968 Falclin.dll  Alpha
   9/20/99   3:46am 2.00.1380.1033   576,272 Mslmclin.dll Alpha
   9/28/99   6:37pm 2.00.1380.1046   113,424 Smscfg.cpl   Alpha
   9/28/99   6:42pm                       67 Compver.ini

NOTE: Due to file dependencies, the most recent hotfix or feature that contains the above files may also contain additional files.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, rename the SMS Control Panel (.cpl) files in the System32 folder.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Systems Management Server version 2.0.

MORE INFORMATION

To install the hotfix:

Copy the Q243189.exe file from the disk on which you received it to a share on your network. This is an SMS Installer file that updates specific files on your site server.

Log on to your site server using an account with administrative privileges.

On the site server, close the SMS Administrator console.

Run the executable file that you copied in step 1 and follow the directions in the wizard.

NOTE: The default Client Configuration Installation Manager (CCIM) polling interval is 23 hours. Therefore, it may take up to 23 hours for the hotfixed files to be propagated to the clients. To speed up this process, you can stop and restart the SMS Client Service on each client. You can also create a software distribution for one of the Resource Kit tools Setevnt.exe or Cliutils.exe along with the appropriate parameter(s) to start a CCIM work cycle. For information on the proper syntax to use with these tools, see the Resource Kit documentation.

Additional query words: prodsms

Keywords : kbClient kbSMS200 kbSMS200bug
Version : winnt:2.0,2.0 SP1
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug