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Q174328: SMSINST: Repackage Does Not Capture REG_MULTI_SZ Changes

Article: Q174328
Product(s): Microsoft Systems Management Server
Version(s): WINDOWS:1.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbusage kbsms200 kbsms200bug smsinst
Last Modified: 18-JUN-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Systems Management Server Installer version 1.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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Microsoft Systems Management Server Installer is unable to read or modify
multi-string registry values. If a value is added or changed, only the first
line of the multi-string data value is written.

CAUSE
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Systems Management Server Installer currently does not have the capability to
read or write complete multi-string registry values.

WORKAROUND
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Use an external utility designed for editing multi-string registry values.
Execution of such utilities can be accomplished within Systems Management Server
Installer by using the Execute Program script item.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Systems Management Server
Installer 1.0.

This is fixed in the latest publicly available version of Installer available on
the Microsoft Web site at
http://www.microsoft.com/smsmgmt/downloads/install.asp.



Additional query words: prodsms multiple string

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Keywords          : kbusage kbsms200 kbsms200bug smsinst 
Technology        : kbSMSSearch kbSMSI100
Version           : WINDOWS:1.0
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbfix

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