Environment Variables May Prevent Logging On

• Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
• Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When logging on to a Windows NT system, some or all users are unable to log on successfully.

CAUSE

The above symptom may occur if the value of any System Environment Variable contains an equal sign (=). If Winlogon gets an error when trying to set an environment variable, the logon attempt will fail.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, obtain the following fix or wait for the next Windows NT service pack.

This fix should have the following time stamp:

   06/18/97  07:25p                92,944 Sysdm.cpl (Intel)
   06/18/97  07:25p               183,056 Winlogon.exe (Intel)

   06/18/97  07:25p               132,368 Sysdm.cpl (Alpha)
   06/18/97  07:24p               272,144 Winlogon.exe (Alpha)

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.