TCP Connections Not Released by IIS

ID: Q236565

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Internet Information Server version 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When you run an Internet Information Server (IIS) computer for an extensive period of time, TCP connections may not be released. This can eventually cause the server to run out of resources.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows NT 4.0 or the individual software update. For information on obtaining the latest service pack, please go to:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/servicepacks/

Q152734 How to Obtain the Latest Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack

For information on obtaining the individual software update, contact Microsoft Product Support Services. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information on support costs, please go to the following address on the World Wide Web:

http://www.microsoft.com/support/supportnet/overview/overview.asp

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Internet Information Server 4.0. This problem was first corrected in Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 6.

Additional query words: iiswww

Keywords : NT4SP6Fix
Version : winnt:4.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug