Error Message: Dr. Watson Exception (0x80000003) (230176)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
This article was previously published under Q230176 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:
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:
STATUSMicrosoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Windows NT 4.0. This problem was first corrected in Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 5.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 9/23/2005 |
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| Keywords: | kbHotfixServer kbQFE kbbug kbfix kbQFE KB230176 |
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