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Q160855: SMS: Pcmsvc32.exe Fails to Process PCM Instruction Files

Article: Q160855
Product(s): Microsoft Systems Management Server
Version(s): winnt:1.2
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbnetwork kbPCM smspcmkbfixlist
Last Modified: 30-JUL-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Systems Management Server version 1.2 
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SYMPTOMS
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Pcmsvc32.exe on a computer running Windows NT 3.51 Server (standalone) or on a
computer running Windows NT 3.5 Workstation fails to process the instruction
files (.ins) located on a Windows NT 4.0 Systems Management Server logon
server.


Pcmsvc32.exe records the following messages in Pacman.log:

     Connected to logon server: \\LOGONSRV\SMS_SHR\pcmins.box
     Looking for file: \\LOGONSRV\SMS_SHR\pcmins.box\S1000003.INS
     No instruction file.

The instruction file is not correctly processed.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Systems Management Server
version 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 Technical Support for more information.

Additional query words: prodsms 1.20

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Keywords          : kbnetwork kbPCM smspcm kbfixlist
Technology        : kbSMSSearch kbSMS120
Version           : winnt:1.2
Issue type        : kbbug

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