DOCUMENT:Q239126  01-NOV-2000  [sms]
TITLE   :SMS: Output Corrupted When You Print IPF Files in Windows 95
PRODUCT :Microsoft Systems Management Server
PROD/VER::2.0,2.0 SP1,2.0 SP2
OPER/SYS:
KEYWORDS:kbsms200 kbsms200bug smsinst

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The information in this article applies to:

 - Microsoft Systems Management Server Installer version 2.0 
 - Microsoft Systems Management Server versions 2.0, 2.0 SP1, 2.0 SP2 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you run the Systems Management Server (SMS) Installer on a Microsoft
Windows 95-based computer, and you attempt to print an IPF script file, both the
Print Preview and actual printed output are corrupted. This behavior does not
occur on Microsoft Windows 98 or Microsoft Windows NT-based computers.


WORKAROUND
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To work around this issue, open the IPF file in Notepad or move the file to a
Windows NT-based computer for printing or viewing in Print Preview.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Systems Management
Server Installer.

Additional query words: prodsms win95 win9x

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Keywords          : kbsms200 kbsms200bug smsinst 
Technology        : kbSMSSearch kbSMS200 kbSMS200SP1 kbSMS200SP2 kbSMSI200
Version           : :2.0,2.0 SP1,2.0 SP2
Issue type        : kbbug

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