BUG: SQLServerAgent May Not Respond to CTRL+C Correctly in Console Mode

ID: Q226121

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft SQL Server version 7.0

BUG #: 54747 (SQLBUG_70)

SYMPTOMS

SQL Server Agent may not correctly respond to a CTRL+C keyboard request to shut the agent program down.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, always use CTRL+BREAK to shut down SQL Server Agent when it is started from the console.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SQL Server version 7.0.

MORE INFORMATION

This problem will only occur if you do not hold down the C key when Pressing CTRL+C. When this problem occurs, you may get the following message on the console:

Do you want to shutdown SQLServerAgent (Y/N)? c Incorrect response, continuing execution

You are not allowed to present a response to the shutdown request. Most users hit the CTRL+C key sequence quickly, which leads to this problem.

Additional query words: control crtl

Keywords : kbbug7.00
Version : winnt:7.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug