Hotfix 973356 - Says for 2008 but only Vista download links...
Hi, Thank you for the post. The "not applicable" message sometimes means the hotfix installed already. Please check the hotfix file version on your server. If there are more inquiries on this issue, please feel free to let us know. RegardsRick Tan TechNet Community Support
October 11th, 2012 2:45am

support.microsoft.com/kb/973356 Says the hotfix is applicable only to Server 2008. But when attempting to request it the only options are for Vista. Attempting to use the Vista x86 on 2008 x86 says it is not applicable. Correct this NOW.
Free Windows Admin Tool Kit Click here and download it now
November 3rd, 2012 6:16pm

Yes x86 version, Yes Terminal Server role (it's one of our Terminal Servers). I did expand that and saw every version is for Vista.
November 3rd, 2012 10:29pm

So as of Windows Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008 they binary compatible meaning the same hotfix (certainly service pack) will work on both OS's. I would say that the Vista hot fix you see will install on Windows Server 2008... Hope it helpsAlan Burchill (MVP) http://www.grouppolicy.biz @alanburchill
Free Windows Admin Tool Kit Click here and download it now
November 4th, 2012 12:21am

I went through the whole process, obtained the x86 Vista driver and attempted to install, at which point it said it's not applicable for this operating system - As in it doesn't support it.
November 4th, 2012 12:31am

Hi, Thank you for the post. The "not applicable" message sometimes means the hotfix installed already. Please check the hotfix file version on your server. If there are more inquiries on this issue, please feel free to let us know. RegardsRick Tan TechNet Community Support
Free Windows Admin Tool Kit Click here and download it now
November 4th, 2012 12:49am

Can you confirm that you are running x86 version of Windows 2008 ? if you are running x64 you will need to click the Show hotfixes for the platform and language of your browser (1) link and request the x64 version... Alan Burchill (MVP) http://www.grouppolicy.biz @alanburchill
November 4th, 2012 1:59am

Do you also have the Terminal Services server role installed? Alan Burchill (MVP) http://www.grouppolicy.biz @alanburchill
Free Windows Admin Tool Kit Click here and download it now
November 4th, 2012 1:00am

This topic is archived. No further replies will be accepted.

Other recent topics Other recent topics