Article: Q235162
Product(s): Microsoft Systems Management Server
Version(s): winnt:1.2,2.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbsms200 kbsms200bug kbInventory
Last Modified: 08-APR-2000
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Systems Management Server versions 1.2, 2.0
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SYMPTOMS
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The Installation Date attribute in the Operating System inventory group may
report an inaccurate time and date for Microsoft Windows NT-based computers.
CAUSE
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This is caused by an inaccurate time stamp for the installation being reported
by Windows NT. The value displayed in Systems Management Server client inventory
is retrieved from the HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows
NT\CurrentVersion\Installdate registry key.
STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Systems Management Server
version 2.0.
Additional query words: prodsms
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Keywords : kbsms200 kbsms200bug kbInventory
Technology : kbSMSSearch kbSMS120 kbSMS200
Version : winnt:1.2,2.0
Issue type : kbprb
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