Rasmon.exe Does Not Work When Monitoring Multiple VPN Connections

ID: Q230180

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When monitoring multiple RAS VPN connections, Rasmon.exe may not work and a Dr. Watson access violation error message may be displayed. This problem may occur when monitoring more than 35 concurrent connections. There is no data loss and the current connections remain open.

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