Novell Client 2 SP1 for Windows (IR1)

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patches this patch supersedes

This patch does not supersede any other patches.

patches that supersede this patch

Product	Status	Next Superceded By	Last Superceded By
Novell Client 2 SP1 for Windows 7	Obsolete	Novell Client 2 SP1 for Windows (IR2)	Novell Client 2 SP1 for Windows (IR2)
Novell Client 2 SP1 for Windows Server 2008	Obsolete	Novell Client 2 SP1 for Windows (IR2)	Novell Client 2 SP1 for Windows (IR2)
Novell Client 2 SP1 for Windows Server 2008 R2	Obsolete	Novell Client 2 SP1 for Windows (IR2)	Novell Client 2 SP1 for Windows (IR2)
Novell Client 2 SP1 for Windows Vista	Obsolete	Novell Client 2 SP1 for Windows (IR2)	Novell Client 2 SP1 for Windows (IR2)

patch attributes

Architecture: x86, x86-64

Security patch: No

Priority: Mandatory

Distribution Type: Public

http://download.novell.com/Download?buildid=1XIPnXfZsjU~

document

Revision: 6

Document ID: 5071490

Creation Date: 2010-03-31 10:43:04

Modified Date: 2010-06-02 13:06:26

abstract

This is an interim release of the Novell Client 2 SP1 for Windows. It includes fixes for problems found after the Novell Client 2 SP1 for Windows was released. This is a full client package, not just a subset of files.

details

System Requirements:
Windows 7 (x86 or x64)
(Ultimate Edition, Enterprise Edition, or Professional Edition)
Windows Vista (x86 or x64)
(Ultimate Edition, Enterprise Edition, or Business Edition)
Windows Server 2008 R2 (x64)
(Enterprise Edition, or Standard Edition)
Windows Server 2008 (x86 or x64)
(Enterprise Edition, or Standard Edition)

Installation:
Execute "Novell Client 2 SP1 for Windows IR1.exe," then click on the "Setup" button. It will detect the platform, and install the appropriate files. Finally, click on the "Restart Now" button to complete the process. Before restarting, save any open files and close all programs.

Technical Support Information:
This patch fixes the following issues seen with the Novell Client 2 SP1 for Windows:
1. Unchecked strcpy in NETWIN32!NWDSSetContext for DCK_TREE_NAME. (Bug 585184 )
2. Connection not authenticated with NWDSLoginEx with expired password. (Bug 568522)
3. NICI installation failure on non-English version of Windows. (Bug 568432)
4. NMAS install error when iPrint installed before Novell Client. (Bug 568200)
5. Not using local user name saved in login profile after eDirectory authentication. (Bug 566987)
6. File locking problems with Microsoft Access, Alaska Xbase++, and others. (Bug 566522)
7. Unable to run application located on a DFS volume. (Bug 565304)
8. Changing the users password after it expires results in an error message. (Bug 557980)

file contents

Files Included	Size	Date
Novell Client 2 SP1 for Windows IR1.exe	20.8 MB (21846552)	2010-03-10 11:00:00
readme_5071490.html	N/A	2010-06-02 13:06:27

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