FPNW Leaks Memory in BindLibGetInfo (195582)



The information in this article applies to:

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

This article was previously published under Q195582

SYMPTOMS

The Microsoft File and Print Services (FPNW) service may slowly leak memory. Performance Monitor shows PrivateBytes for Nwssvc.exe growing steadily until an Out Of Virtual Memory error message occurs.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because, when BindLibGetInfo is called but returns an error, a memory block is not released.

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:
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:

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 4.0. This problem was first corrected in Windows NT version 4.0 Service Pack 5.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:9/23/2005
Keywords:kbHotfixServer kbQFE kbbug kbfix kbQFE KB195582