RESKIT: RshSvc Leaks Process Handles

 Last reviewed: January 29, 1998
Article ID: Q159217
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.51 and 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.51 and 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When running the Remote Shell service from the Windows NT Resource Kit, you may notice that after the service operates for a while, Windows NT is unable to start any new process. For example, Windows NT is unable to launch any new applications or the command shell from the server console.

CAUSE

The RSHSVC service is not freeing process handles correctly.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, stop the Remote Shell service to free all used handles and allow new processes to start.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 3.51 and 4.0. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Additional query words: RshSvc Rsh leak handle
Keywords : kbbug3.51 kbbug4.00 ntreskit NTSrvWkst
Version : WinNT:3.51,4.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug

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Last reviewed: January 29, 1998
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