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Q191297: SMS: SMSEXEC May Dr Watson If a Distribution Server Is Inactive

Article: Q191297
Product(s): Microsoft Systems Management Server
Version(s): winnt:1.2
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 04-SEP-1999

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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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When performing a distribution, if a target distribution server is offline or
inactive, the Systems Management Server Executive service may generate a Dr.
Watson error.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in System Management Server version
1.2. This problem has been corrected in the latest U.S. service pack for Systems
Management Server version 1.2. For information on obtaining the service pack,
query on the following word in the Microsoft Knowledge Base (without the
spaces):

  S E R V P A C K

Additional query words: prodsms sp sp4 SMSExec exec

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbSMSSearch kbSMS120
Version           : winnt:1.2
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbfix

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