Socks Port Number Always Shows as Zero (0) in Permission List

ID: Q176958

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Proxy Server version 2.0

SYMPTOMS

Socks permissions is displayed incorrectly as port 0 in the Socks permissions list.

CAUSE

This problem is caused by a bug in the configuration to user interface translation that is done by the Socks service. The port number is incorrectly displayed but the actual Socks permission is unaffected by this problem.

RESOLUTION

The original port number defined when the permission was created is still used by the Socks service. To confirm which port numbers are defined, open the Socks.cfg file located in the \Msp directory with a text editor, such as Notepad. The Socks permissions can be edited in the user interface or in the Socks.cfg file.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Proxy Server version 2.0.

Additional query words: frequently asked questions faq


Keywords          : kbother prx2faq kbfaq pxsconfig 
Version           : winnt:2.0
Platform          : winnt 
Issue type        : kbbug

Last Reviewed: August 12, 1999