Error Message: Dr. Watson Exception (0x80000003)

ID: Q230176

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition version 4.0
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When you try to run a program, the following Dr. Watson error message may be displayed:

An application error has occurred and an application error log is being generated.

<Program.exe>
Exception: hardcoded-breakpoint (0x80000003), Address: 0x77f76274

Where <Program.exe> is the name of your program's executable file. The Address value may be different.

CAUSE

This problem occurs if a program makes a request for memory with the MEM_TOP_DOWN flag set. A bad pointer may be returned, causing the Dr. Watson error message.

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 Windows NT 4.0. This problem was first corrected in Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 5.

Additional query words:

Keywords : nt4sp5fix
Version : winnt:4.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug