Desktop Remains Active At Logoff

ID: Q130932

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51
Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51

SYMPTOMS

If you lock your local workstation using CTRL+ALT+DEL, and then an administrator logs you off of that machine locally (using CTRL+ALT+DEL), the desktop becomes active for approx. 5-10 seconds (depending on what processes are active, etc.). During this time, the administrator can see the desktop, any open files, and can even manipulate objects on the desktop.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, upgrade to Windows NT 3.51 (if you have not already done so) and install the latest U.S. Service Pack for Windows NT version 3.51.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows NT versions 3.5 and 3.51. This problem has been corrected in the latest U.S. Service Pack for Windows NT version 3.51. For information on obtaining the Service Pack, query on the following word in the Microsoft Knowledge Base (without the spaces):

S E R V P A C K

Additional query words: security prodnt log off

Keywords : kbui ntsecurity kbbug3.50 kbbug3.51 kbfix3.51.sp2 NTSrvWkst
Version : 3.5 3.51
Platform : winnt
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