Two Processes Calling Each Other May Stop Responding

ID: Q201573


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition version 4.0
  • Microsoft BackOffice Small Business Server versions 4.0, 4.0a
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0, Terminal Server Edition


SYMPTOMS

When you use OLE and two processes call each other at or near the same time, one or both processes may stop responding.


RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows NT 4.0 or Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition. For additional information, please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q152734 How to Obtain the Latest Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack


STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT 4.0 and Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition. This problem was first corrected in Windows NT 4.0 and Windows NT Server 4.0, Terminal Server Edition Service Pack 4.

Additional query words: deadlock rpc thread

Keywords : NT4SP4Fix nt4sp5fix TSESP4Fix
Version : winnt:4.0,4.0a
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug


Last Reviewed: August 27, 1999
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