AV in Rasman.exe After Many Simultaneous Connections

 Last reviewed: September 22, 1997
Article ID: Q104236
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When you have multiple Remote Access Service (RAS) connections running simultaneously from your Windows NT 4.0 RAS client, you may receive an access violation in Rasman.exe.

CAUSE

Information on the stack is being overwritten while manipulating the value System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters\Transient\Nameserver in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE hive.

RESOLUTION

Obtain the fix mentioned below.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 4.0. A supported fix is now available, but has not been fully regression tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Technical Support for more information.

Additional query words: AV crash dun dial-up networking
Keywords : kbbug4.00.sp3 kbfix4.00.sp3 ntnetserv NTRAS ntregistry NTSrvWkst ntutil kberrmsg kbnetwork kbfixlist
Version : WinNT:4.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug
Solution Type : kbfix

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Last reviewed: September 22, 1997
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